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Finding the Third Proportional to 256,302 and 593,343

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Solution

The third proportional to 256,302 and 593,343 is: 1,373,598.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,302 : 593,343 = 593,343 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,302/593,343 = 593,343/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,302x = 593,343 × 593,343
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,302x = 352,055,915,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,055,915,649/256,302
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373,598.00

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