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Finding the Third Proportional to 254,916 and 560,011.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 254,916 and 560,011.50 is: 1,230,259.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,916 : 560,011.50 = 560,011.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,916/560,011.50 = 560,011.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,916x = 560,011.50 × 560,011.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,916x = 313,612,880,132.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,612,880,132.25/254,916
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230,259.69

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