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Finding the Third Proportional to 254,627 and 560,100

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Solution

The third proportional to 254,627 and 560,100 is: 1,232,045.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,627 : 560,100 = 560,100 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,627/560,100 = 560,100/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,627x = 560,100 × 560,100
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,627x = 313,712,010,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,712,010,000/254,627
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232,045.34

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