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Finding the Third Proportional to 265,114 and 560,934

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Solution

The third proportional to 265,114 and 560,934 is: 1,186,836.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,114 : 560,934 = 560,934 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,114/560,934 = 560,934/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,114x = 560,934 × 560,934
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,114x = 314,646,952,356
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,646,952,356/265,114
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186,836.43

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