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Finding the Third Proportional to 256,524 and 565,572

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Solution

The third proportional to 256,524 and 565,572 is: 1,246,946.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,524 : 565,572 = 565,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,524/565,572 = 565,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,524x = 565,572 × 565,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,524x = 319,871,687,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,871,687,184/256,524
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246,946.43

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