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Finding the Third Proportional to 255,822 and 558,228

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Solution

The third proportional to 255,822 and 558,228 is: 1,218,106.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,822 : 558,228 = 558,228 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,822/558,228 = 558,228/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,822x = 558,228 × 558,228
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,822x = 311,618,499,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,618,499,984/255,822
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218,106.73

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