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Finding the Third Proportional to 256,706 and 563,012

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Solution

The third proportional to 256,706 and 563,012 is: 1,234,807.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,706 : 563,012 = 563,012 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,706/563,012 = 563,012/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,706x = 563,012 × 563,012
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,706x = 316,982,512,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,982,512,144/256,706
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234,807.57

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