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Finding the Third Proportional to 256,351 and 552,145

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Solution

The third proportional to 256,351 and 552,145 is: 1,189,244.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,351 : 552,145 = 552,145 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,351/552,145 = 552,145/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,351x = 552,145 × 552,145
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,351x = 304,864,101,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,864,101,025/256,351
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189,244.83

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