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Finding the Third Proportional to 256,142 and 411,550

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Solution

The third proportional to 256,142 and 411,550 is: 661,248.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,142 : 411,550 = 411,550 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,142/411,550 = 411,550/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,142x = 411,550 × 411,550
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,142x = 169,373,402,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,373,402,500/256,142
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,248.07

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