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Finding the Third Proportional to 255,936 and 558,456

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Solution

The third proportional to 255,936 and 558,456 is: 1,218,558.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,936 : 558,456 = 558,456 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,936/558,456 = 558,456/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,936x = 558,456 × 558,456
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,936x = 311,873,103,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,873,103,936/255,936
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218,558.95

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