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Finding the Third Proportional to 256,208 and 411,664

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Solution

The third proportional to 256,208 and 411,664 is: 661,444.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,208 : 411,664 = 411,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,208/411,664 = 411,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,208x = 411,664 × 411,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,208x = 169,467,248,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,467,248,896/256,208
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,444.02

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