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Finding the Third Proportional to 256,722 and 572,473

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Solution

The third proportional to 256,722 and 572,473 is: 1,276,576.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,722 : 572,473 = 572,473 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,722/572,473 = 572,473/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,722x = 572,473 × 572,473
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,722x = 327,725,335,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,725,335,729/256,722
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276,576.75

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