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Finding the Third Proportional to 256,693 and 399,040

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Solution

The third proportional to 256,693 and 399,040 is: 620,324.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,693 : 399,040 = 399,040 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,693/399,040 = 399,040/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,693x = 399,040 × 399,040
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,693x = 159,232,921,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,232,921,600/256,693
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620,324.36

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