Finding the Third Proportional to 263,793 and 567,585
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,793 and 567,585 is: 1,221,233.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,793 : 567,585 = 567,585 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,793/567,585 = 567,585/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,793x = 567,585 × 567,585 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,793x = 322,152,732,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 322,152,732,225/263,793 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,221,233.06
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