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Finding the Third Proportional to 255,292.59 and 549,973.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 255,292.59 and 549,973.13 is: 1,184,799.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,292.59 : 549,973.13 = 549,973.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,292.59/549,973.13 = 549,973.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,292.59x = 549,973.13 × 549,973.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,292.59x = 302,470,438,222.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,470,438,222.27/255,292.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184,799.11

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