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Finding the Third Proportional to 256,614 and 617,433

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Solution

The third proportional to 256,614 and 617,433 is: 1,485,591.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,614 : 617,433 = 617,433 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,614/617,433 = 617,433/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,614x = 617,433 × 617,433
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,614x = 381,223,509,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,223,509,489/256,614
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485,591.24

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