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Finding the Third Proportional to 256,068 and 387,640

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Solution

The third proportional to 256,068 and 387,640 is: 586,815.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,068 : 387,640 = 387,640 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,068/387,640 = 387,640/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,068x = 387,640 × 387,640
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,068x = 150,264,769,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,264,769,600/256,068
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,815.88

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