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Finding the Third Proportional to 255,402 and 549,772

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Solution

The third proportional to 255,402 and 549,772 is: 1,183,425.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,402 : 549,772 = 549,772 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,402/549,772 = 549,772/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,402x = 549,772 × 549,772
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,402x = 302,249,251,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,249,251,984/255,402
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183,425.55

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