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Finding the Third Proportional to 255,909 and 550,698

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Solution

The third proportional to 255,909 and 550,698 is: 1,185,063.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,909 : 550,698 = 550,698 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,909/550,698 = 550,698/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,909x = 550,698 × 550,698
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,909x = 303,268,287,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,268,287,204/255,909
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185,063.00

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