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Finding the Third Proportional to 265,129 and 560,965

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Solution

The third proportional to 265,129 and 560,965 is: 1,186,900.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,129 : 560,965 = 560,965 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,129/560,965 = 560,965/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,129x = 560,965 × 560,965
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,129x = 314,681,731,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,681,731,225/265,129
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186,900.46

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