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Finding the Third Proportional to 256,273.88 and 407,299.64

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Solution

The third proportional to 256,273.88 and 407,299.64 is: 647,326.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,273.88 : 407,299.64 = 407,299.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,273.88/407,299.64 = 407,299.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,273.88x = 407,299.64 × 407,299.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,273.88x = 165,892,997,253.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,892,997,253.25/256,273.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,326.99

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