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Finding the Third Proportional to 256,708 and 618,440

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Solution

The third proportional to 256,708 and 618,440 is: 1,489,895.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,708 : 618,440 = 618,440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,708/618,440 = 618,440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,708x = 618,440 × 618,440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,708x = 382,468,033,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,468,033,600/256,708
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,489,895.26

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