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Finding the Third Proportional to 239,942 and 555,479

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Solution

The third proportional to 239,942 and 555,479 is: 1,285,964.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,942 : 555,479 = 555,479 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,942/555,479 = 555,479/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,942x = 555,479 × 555,479
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,942x = 308,556,919,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,556,919,441/239,942
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285,964.61

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