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Finding the Third Proportional to 256,427 and 558,007

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Solution

The third proportional to 256,427 and 558,007 is: 1,214,270.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,427 : 558,007 = 558,007 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,427/558,007 = 558,007/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,427x = 558,007 × 558,007
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,427x = 311,371,812,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,371,812,049/256,427
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214,270.78

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