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Finding the Third Proportional to 239,958 and 555,519

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Solution

The third proportional to 239,958 and 555,519 is: 1,286,064.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,958 : 555,519 = 555,519 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,958/555,519 = 555,519/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,958x = 555,519 × 555,519
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,958x = 308,601,359,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,601,359,361/239,958
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286,064.06

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