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Finding the Third Proportional to 255,393 and 549,754.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 255,393 and 549,754.50 is: 1,183,391.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,393 : 549,754.50 = 549,754.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,393/549,754.50 = 549,754.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,393x = 549,754.50 × 549,754.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,393x = 302,230,010,270.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,230,010,270.25/255,393
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183,391.91

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