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Finding the Third Proportional to 256,254 and 551,874

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Solution

The third proportional to 256,254 and 551,874 is: 1,188,527.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,254 : 551,874 = 551,874 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,254/551,874 = 551,874/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,254x = 551,874 × 551,874
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,254x = 304,564,911,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,564,911,876/256,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188,527.44

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