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Finding the Third Proportional to 263,691 and 568,446.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 263,691 and 568,446.75 is: 1,225,418.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,691 : 568,446.75 = 568,446.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,691/568,446.75 = 568,446.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,691x = 568,446.75 × 568,446.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,691x = 323,131,707,585.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,131,707,585.56/263,691
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225,418.04

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