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Finding the Third Proportional to 255,890 and 594,869

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Solution

The third proportional to 255,890 and 594,869 is: 1,382,895.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,890 : 594,869 = 594,869 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,890/594,869 = 594,869/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,890x = 594,869 × 594,869
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,890x = 353,869,127,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,869,127,161/255,890
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382,895.49

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