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Finding the Third Proportional to 256,116.94 and 370,014.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 256,116.94 and 370,014.75 is: 534,564.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,116.94 : 370,014.75 = 370,014.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,116.94/370,014.75 = 370,014.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,116.94x = 370,014.75 × 370,014.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,116.94x = 136,910,915,217.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,910,915,217.56/256,116.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534,564.08

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