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Finding the Third Proportional to 255,034 and 549,092

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Solution

The third proportional to 255,034 and 549,092 is: 1,182,203.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,034 : 549,092 = 549,092 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,034/549,092 = 549,092/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,034x = 549,092 × 549,092
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,034x = 301,502,024,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,502,024,464/255,034
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182,203.25

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