Finding the Third Proportional to 263,722 and 565,581
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,722 and 565,581 is: 1,212,951.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,722 : 565,581 = 565,581 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,722/565,581 = 565,581/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,722x = 565,581 × 565,581 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,722x = 319,881,867,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 319,881,867,561/263,722 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,212,951.01
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