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Finding the Third Proportional to 255,976 and 558,535

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Solution

The third proportional to 255,976 and 558,535 is: 1,218,713.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,976 : 558,535 = 558,535 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,976/558,535 = 558,535/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,976x = 558,535 × 558,535
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,976x = 311,961,346,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,961,346,225/255,976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218,713.26

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