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Finding the Third Proportional to 256,323 and 550,590

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Solution

The third proportional to 256,323 and 550,590 is: 1,182,684.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,323 : 550,590 = 550,590 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,323/550,590 = 550,590/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,323x = 550,590 × 550,590
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,323x = 303,149,348,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,149,348,100/256,323
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182,684.93

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