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Finding the Third Proportional to 254,852 and 595,211

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Solution

The third proportional to 254,852 and 595,211 is: 1,390,124.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,852 : 595,211 = 595,211 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,852/595,211 = 595,211/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,852x = 595,211 × 595,211
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,852x = 354,276,134,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,276,134,521/254,852
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390,124.99

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