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Finding the Third Proportional to 255,477.38 and 527,353.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 255,477.38 and 527,353.88 is: 1,088,558.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,477.38 : 527,353.88 = 527,353.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,477.38/527,353.88 = 527,353.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,477.38x = 527,353.88 × 527,353.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,477.38x = 278,102,109,477.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,102,109,477.52/255,477.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088,558.66

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