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Finding the Third Proportional to 255,639 and 375,574.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 255,639 and 375,574.50 is: 551,778.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,639 : 375,574.50 = 375,574.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,639/375,574.50 = 375,574.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,639x = 375,574.50 × 375,574.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,639x = 141,056,205,050.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,056,205,050.25/255,639
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,778.90

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