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Finding the Third Proportional to 255,555 and 560,317.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 255,555 and 560,317.50 is: 1,228,524.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,555 : 560,317.50 = 560,317.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,555/560,317.50 = 560,317.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,555x = 560,317.50 × 560,317.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,555x = 313,955,700,806.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,955,700,806.25/255,555
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228,524.98

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