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Finding the Third Proportional to 254,960 and 560,248

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Solution

The third proportional to 254,960 and 560,248 is: 1,231,086.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,960 : 560,248 = 560,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,960/560,248 = 560,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,960x = 560,248 × 560,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,960x = 313,877,821,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,877,821,504/254,960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231,086.53

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