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Finding the Third Proportional to 255,699 and 383,548

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Solution

The third proportional to 255,699 and 383,548 is: 575,321.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,699 : 383,548 = 383,548 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,699/383,548 = 383,548/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,699x = 383,548 × 383,548
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,699x = 147,109,068,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,109,068,304/255,699
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,321.25

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