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Finding the Third Proportional to 255,621 and 553,553

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Solution

The third proportional to 255,621 and 553,553 is: 1,198,731.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,621 : 553,553 = 553,553 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,621/553,553 = 553,553/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,621x = 553,553 × 553,553
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,621x = 306,420,923,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,420,923,809/255,621
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198,731.42

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