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Finding the Third Proportional to 255,511 and 537,506

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Solution

The third proportional to 255,511 and 537,506 is: 1,130,725.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,511 : 537,506 = 537,506 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,511/537,506 = 537,506/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,511x = 537,506 × 537,506
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,511x = 288,912,700,036
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,912,700,036/255,511
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130,725.10

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