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Finding the Third Proportional to 256,717.69 and 572,464.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 256,717.69 and 572,464.13 is: 1,276,558.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,717.69 : 572,464.13 = 572,464.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,717.69/572,464.13 = 572,464.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,717.69x = 572,464.13 × 572,464.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,717.69x = 327,715,174,412.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,715,174,412.02/256,717.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276,558.61

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