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Finding the Third Proportional to 255,170 and 596,003

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Solution

The third proportional to 255,170 and 596,003 is: 1,392,089.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,170 : 596,003 = 596,003 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,170/596,003 = 596,003/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,170x = 596,003 × 596,003
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,170x = 355,219,576,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,219,576,009/255,170
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392,089.89

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