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Finding the Third Proportional to 255,552 and 557,760

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Solution

The third proportional to 255,552 and 557,760 is: 1,217,349.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,552 : 557,760 = 557,760 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,552/557,760 = 557,760/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,552x = 557,760 × 557,760
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,552x = 311,096,217,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,096,217,600/255,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217,349.96

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