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Finding the Third Proportional to 256,656 and 529,572

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Solution

The third proportional to 256,656 and 529,572 is: 1,092,694.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,656 : 529,572 = 529,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,656/529,572 = 529,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,656x = 529,572 × 529,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,656x = 280,446,503,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,446,503,184/256,656
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092,694.12

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