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Finding the Third Proportional to 256,493 and 440,097

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Solution

The third proportional to 256,493 and 440,097 is: 755,129.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,493 : 440,097 = 440,097 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,493/440,097 = 440,097/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,493x = 440,097 × 440,097
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,493x = 193,685,369,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,685,369,409/256,493
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755,129.26

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