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Finding the Third Proportional to 255,157 and 549,316

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Solution

The third proportional to 255,157 and 549,316 is: 1,182,597.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,157 : 549,316 = 549,316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,157/549,316 = 549,316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,157x = 549,316 × 549,316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,157x = 301,748,067,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,748,067,856/255,157
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182,597.65

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