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Finding the Third Proportional to 255,161 and 375,359

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Solution

The third proportional to 255,161 and 375,359 is: 552,178.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,161 : 375,359 = 375,359 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,161/375,359 = 375,359/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,161x = 375,359 × 375,359
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,161x = 140,894,378,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,894,378,881/255,161
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,178.35

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