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Finding the Third Proportional to 256,674 and 396,675

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Solution

The third proportional to 256,674 and 396,675 is: 613,038.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,674 : 396,675 = 396,675 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,674/396,675 = 396,675/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,674x = 396,675 × 396,675
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,674x = 157,351,055,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,351,055,625/256,674
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613,038.55

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