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Finding the Third Proportional to 255,393 and 518,082

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Solution

The third proportional to 255,393 and 518,082 is: 1,050,964.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,393 : 518,082 = 518,082 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,393/518,082 = 518,082/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,393x = 518,082 × 518,082
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,393x = 268,408,958,724
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,408,958,724/255,393
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050,964.43

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