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Finding the Third Proportional to 255,060 and 554,832

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Solution

The third proportional to 255,060 and 554,832 is: 1,206,926.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,060 : 554,832 = 554,832 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,060/554,832 = 554,832/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,060x = 554,832 × 554,832
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,060x = 307,838,548,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,838,548,224/255,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206,926.01

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