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Finding the Third Proportional to 255,254 and 544,044

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Solution

The third proportional to 255,254 and 544,044 is: 1,159,566.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,254 : 544,044 = 544,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,254/544,044 = 544,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,254x = 544,044 × 544,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,254x = 295,983,873,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,983,873,936/255,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159,566.06

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