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Finding the Third Proportional to 254,913 and 560,154

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Solution

The third proportional to 254,913 and 560,154 is: 1,230,900.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,913 : 560,154 = 560,154 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,913/560,154 = 560,154/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,913x = 560,154 × 560,154
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,913x = 313,772,503,716
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,772,503,716/254,913
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230,900.36

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