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Finding the Third Proportional to 265,370 and 560,692

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Solution

The third proportional to 265,370 and 560,692 is: 1,184,668.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,370 : 560,692 = 560,692 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,370/560,692 = 560,692/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,370x = 560,692 × 560,692
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,370x = 314,375,518,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,375,518,864/265,370
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184,668.65

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