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Finding the Third Proportional to 255,036 and 549,096

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Solution

The third proportional to 255,036 and 549,096 is: 1,182,211.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,036 : 549,096 = 549,096 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,036/549,096 = 549,096/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,036x = 549,096 × 549,096
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,036x = 301,506,417,216
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,506,417,216/255,036
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182,211.21

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