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Finding the Third Proportional to 256,308 and 593,358

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Solution

The third proportional to 256,308 and 593,358 is: 1,373,635.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,308 : 593,358 = 593,358 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,308/593,358 = 593,358/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,308x = 593,358 × 593,358
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,308x = 352,073,716,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,073,716,164/256,308
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373,635.30

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