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Finding the Third Proportional to 256,431 and 398,088

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Solution

The third proportional to 256,431 and 398,088 is: 617,998.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,431 : 398,088 = 398,088 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,431/398,088 = 398,088/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,431x = 398,088 × 398,088
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,431x = 158,474,055,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,474,055,744/256,431
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617,998.82

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