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Finding the Third Proportional to 263,916 and 565,200

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Solution

The third proportional to 263,916 and 565,200 is: 1,210,426.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,916 : 565,200 = 565,200 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,916/565,200 = 565,200/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,916x = 565,200 × 565,200
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,916x = 319,451,040,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,451,040,000/263,916
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210,426.95

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