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Finding the Third Proportional to 255,189 and 549,374

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Solution

The third proportional to 255,189 and 549,374 is: 1,182,699.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,189 : 549,374 = 549,374 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,189/549,374 = 549,374/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,189x = 549,374 × 549,374
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,189x = 301,811,791,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,811,791,876/255,189
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182,699.07

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