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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,263 and 555,289.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,263 and 555,289.50 is: 1,310,645.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,263 : 555,289.50 = 555,289.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,263/555,289.50 = 555,289.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,263x = 555,289.50 × 555,289.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,263x = 308,346,428,810.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,346,428,810.25/235,263
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310,645.66

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