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Finding the Third Proportional to 254,880 and 595,280

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Solution

The third proportional to 254,880 and 595,280 is: 1,390,294.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,880 : 595,280 = 595,280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,880/595,280 = 595,280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,880x = 595,280 × 595,280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,880x = 354,358,278,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,358,278,400/254,880
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390,294.56

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