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Finding the Third Proportional to 256,347 and 560,937

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Solution

The third proportional to 256,347 and 560,937 is: 1,227,439.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,347 : 560,937 = 560,937 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,347/560,937 = 560,937/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,347x = 560,937 × 560,937
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,347x = 314,650,317,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,650,317,969/256,347
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227,439.05

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