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Finding the Third Proportional to 255,854 and 401,340

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Solution

The third proportional to 255,854 and 401,340 is: 629,553.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,854 : 401,340 = 401,340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,854/401,340 = 401,340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,854x = 401,340 × 401,340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,854x = 161,073,795,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,073,795,600/255,854
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629,553.56

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