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Finding the Third Proportional to 256,187 and 409,265

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Solution

The third proportional to 256,187 and 409,265 is: 653,810.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,187 : 409,265 = 409,265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,187/409,265 = 409,265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,187x = 409,265 × 409,265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,187x = 167,497,840,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,497,840,225/256,187
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,810.85

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