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Finding the Third Proportional to 265,123 and 560,955

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Solution

The third proportional to 265,123 and 560,955 is: 1,186,885.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,123 : 560,955 = 560,955 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,123/560,955 = 560,955/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,123x = 560,955 × 560,955
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,123x = 314,670,512,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,670,512,025/265,123
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186,885.00

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