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Finding the Third Proportional to 255,470 and 542,068

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Solution

The third proportional to 255,470 and 542,068 is: 1,150,184.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,470 : 542,068 = 542,068 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,470/542,068 = 542,068/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,470x = 542,068 × 542,068
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,470x = 293,837,716,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,837,716,624/255,470
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150,184.82

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