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Finding the Third Proportional to 254,920 and 560,166

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Solution

The third proportional to 254,920 and 560,166 is: 1,230,919.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,920 : 560,166 = 560,166 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,920/560,166 = 560,166/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,920x = 560,166 × 560,166
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,920x = 313,785,947,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,785,947,556/254,920
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230,919.30

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