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Finding the Third Proportional to 256,322 and 550,588

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Solution

The third proportional to 256,322 and 550,588 is: 1,182,680.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,322 : 550,588 = 550,588 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,322/550,588 = 550,588/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,322x = 550,588 × 550,588
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,322x = 303,147,145,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,147,145,744/256,322
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182,680.95

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