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Finding the Third Proportional to 256,260 and 390,708

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Solution

The third proportional to 256,260 and 390,708 is: 595,694.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,260 : 390,708 = 390,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,260/390,708 = 390,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,260x = 390,708 × 390,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,260x = 152,652,741,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,652,741,264/256,260
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,694.77

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