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Finding the Third Proportional to 256,599 and 369,621

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Solution

The third proportional to 256,599 and 369,621 is: 532,424.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,599 : 369,621 = 369,621 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,599/369,621 = 369,621/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,599x = 369,621 × 369,621
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,599x = 136,619,683,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,619,683,641/256,599
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,424.85

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