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Finding the Third Proportional to 255,419 and 537,304

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Solution

The third proportional to 255,419 and 537,304 is: 1,130,282.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,419 : 537,304 = 537,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,419/537,304 = 537,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,419x = 537,304 × 537,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,419x = 288,695,588,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,695,588,416/255,419
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130,282.35

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