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Finding the Third Proportional to 254,916 and 560,160

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Solution

The third proportional to 254,916 and 560,160 is: 1,230,912.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,916 : 560,160 = 560,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,916/560,160 = 560,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,916x = 560,160 × 560,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,916x = 313,779,225,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,779,225,600/254,916
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230,912.24

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