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Finding the Third Proportional to 263,720 and 565,577

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Solution

The third proportional to 263,720 and 565,577 is: 1,212,943.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,720 : 565,577 = 565,577 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,720/565,577 = 565,577/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,720x = 565,577 × 565,577
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,720x = 319,877,342,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,877,342,929/263,720
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212,943.06

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