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Finding the Third Proportional to 263,868 and 536,952

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Solution

The third proportional to 263,868 and 536,952 is: 1,092,657.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,868 : 536,952 = 536,952 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,868/536,952 = 536,952/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,868x = 536,952 × 536,952
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,868x = 288,317,450,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,317,450,304/263,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092,657.88

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