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Finding the Third Proportional to 263,654 and 564,672

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Solution

The third proportional to 263,654 and 564,672 is: 1,209,367.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,654 : 564,672 = 564,672 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,654/564,672 = 564,672/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,654x = 564,672 × 564,672
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,654x = 318,854,467,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,854,467,584/263,654
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209,367.08

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