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Finding the Third Proportional to 256,136 and 385,031

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Solution

The third proportional to 256,136 and 385,031 is: 578,789.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,136 : 385,031 = 385,031 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,136/385,031 = 385,031/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,136x = 385,031 × 385,031
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,136x = 148,248,870,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,248,870,961/256,136
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,789.67

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