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Finding the Third Proportional to 255,268 and 562,696

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Solution

The third proportional to 255,268 and 562,696 is: 1,240,370.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,268 : 562,696 = 562,696 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,268/562,696 = 562,696/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,268x = 562,696 × 562,696
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,268x = 316,626,788,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,626,788,416/255,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240,370.08

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