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Finding the Third Proportional to 255,252 and 544,040

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Solution

The third proportional to 255,252 and 544,040 is: 1,159,558.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,252 : 544,040 = 544,040 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,252/544,040 = 544,040/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,252x = 544,040 × 544,040
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,252x = 295,979,521,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,979,521,600/255,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159,558.09

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