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Finding the Third Proportional to 256,444 and 558,038

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Solution

The third proportional to 256,444 and 558,038 is: 1,214,325.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,444 : 558,038 = 558,038 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,444/558,038 = 558,038/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,444x = 558,038 × 558,038
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,444x = 311,406,409,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,406,409,444/256,444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214,325.19

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