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Finding the Third Proportional to 256,268 and 560,812

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Solution

The third proportional to 256,268 and 560,812 is: 1,227,270.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,268 : 560,812 = 560,812 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,268/560,812 = 560,812/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,268x = 560,812 × 560,812
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,268x = 314,510,099,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,510,099,344/256,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227,270.28

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