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Finding the Third Proportional to 256,534 and 556,879

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Solution

The third proportional to 256,534 and 556,879 is: 1,208,862.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,534 : 556,879 = 556,879 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,534/556,879 = 556,879/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,534x = 556,879 × 556,879
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,534x = 310,114,220,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,114,220,641/256,534
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208,862.06

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