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Finding the Third Proportional to 255,404 and 375,692

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Solution

The third proportional to 255,404 and 375,692 is: 552,632.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,404 : 375,692 = 375,692 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,404/375,692 = 375,692/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,404x = 375,692 × 375,692
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,404x = 141,144,478,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,144,478,864/255,404
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,632.22

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