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Finding the Third Proportional to 255,975 and 558,604.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 255,975 and 558,604.50 is: 1,219,021.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,975 : 558,604.50 = 558,604.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,975/558,604.50 = 558,604.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,975x = 558,604.50 × 558,604.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,975x = 312,038,987,420.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,038,987,420.25/255,975
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219,021.34

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