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Finding the Third Proportional to 256,668 and 373,338

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Solution

The third proportional to 256,668 and 373,338 is: 543,041.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,668 : 373,338 = 373,338 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,668/373,338 = 373,338/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,668x = 373,338 × 373,338
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,668x = 139,381,262,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,381,262,244/256,668
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,041.06

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