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Finding the Third Proportional to 254,974 and 560,280

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Solution

The third proportional to 254,974 and 560,280 is: 1,231,159.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,974 : 560,280 = 560,280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,974/560,280 = 560,280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,974x = 560,280 × 560,280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,974x = 313,913,678,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,913,678,400/254,974
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231,159.56

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