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Finding the Third Proportional to 255,436 and 555,088

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Solution

The third proportional to 255,436 and 555,088 is: 1,206,261.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,436 : 555,088 = 555,088 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,436/555,088 = 555,088/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,436x = 555,088 × 555,088
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,436x = 308,122,687,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,122,687,744/255,436
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206,261.79

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