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Finding the Third Proportional to 255,280 and 375,546

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Solution

The third proportional to 255,280 and 375,546 is: 552,471.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,280 : 375,546 = 375,546 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,280/375,546 = 375,546/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,280x = 375,546 × 375,546
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,280x = 141,034,798,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,034,798,116/255,280
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,471.00

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