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Finding the Third Proportional to 255,286.69 and 549,959.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 255,286.69 and 549,959.31 is: 1,184,766.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,286.69 : 549,959.31 = 549,959.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,286.69/549,959.31 = 549,959.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,286.69x = 549,959.31 × 549,959.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,286.69x = 302,455,241,108.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,455,241,108.92/255,286.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184,766.99

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