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Finding the Third Proportional to 263,656 and 564,676

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Solution

The third proportional to 263,656 and 564,676 is: 1,209,375.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,656 : 564,676 = 564,676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,656/564,676 = 564,676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,656x = 564,676 × 564,676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,656x = 318,858,984,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,858,984,976/263,656
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209,375.04

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