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Finding the Third Proportional to 256,595 and 562,762

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Solution

The third proportional to 256,595 and 562,762 is: 1,234,244.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,595 : 562,762 = 562,762 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,595/562,762 = 562,762/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,595x = 562,762 × 562,762
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,595x = 316,701,068,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,701,068,644/256,595
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234,244.89

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