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Finding the Third Proportional to 263,912 and 568,646

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Solution

The third proportional to 263,912 and 568,646 is: 1,225,250.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,912 : 568,646 = 568,646 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,912/568,646 = 568,646/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,912x = 568,646 × 568,646
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,912x = 323,358,273,316
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,358,273,316/263,912
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225,250.36

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