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Finding the Third Proportional to 255,722 and 538,402

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Solution

The third proportional to 255,722 and 538,402 is: 1,133,561.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,722 : 538,402 = 538,402 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,722/538,402 = 538,402/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,722x = 538,402 × 538,402
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,722x = 289,876,713,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,876,713,604/255,722
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133,561.89

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