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Finding the Third Proportional to 255,765 and 401,238

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Solution

The third proportional to 255,765 and 401,238 is: 629,452.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,765 : 401,238 = 401,238 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,765/401,238 = 401,238/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,765x = 401,238 × 401,238
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,765x = 160,991,932,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,991,932,644/255,765
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629,452.55

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