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Finding the Third Proportional to 256,446 and 558,045

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Solution

The third proportional to 256,446 and 558,045 is: 1,214,346.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,446 : 558,045 = 558,045 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,446/558,045 = 558,045/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,446x = 558,045 × 558,045
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,446x = 311,414,222,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,414,222,025/256,446
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214,346.19

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