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Finding the Third Proportional to 260,160 and 540,048

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Solution

The third proportional to 260,160 and 540,048 is: 1,121,047.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,160 : 540,048 = 540,048 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,160/540,048 = 540,048/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,160x = 540,048 × 540,048
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,160x = 291,651,842,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,651,842,304/260,160
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121,047.98

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