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Finding the Third Proportional to 256,614 and 563,529

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Solution

The third proportional to 256,614 and 563,529 is: 1,237,519.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,614 : 563,529 = 563,529 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,614/563,529 = 563,529/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,614x = 563,529 × 563,529
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,614x = 317,564,933,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,564,933,841/256,614
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237,519.91

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