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Finding the Third Proportional to 256,722 and 618,462

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Solution

The third proportional to 256,722 and 618,462 is: 1,489,920.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,722 : 618,462 = 618,462 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,722/618,462 = 618,462/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,722x = 618,462 × 618,462
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,722x = 382,495,245,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,495,245,444/256,722
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,489,920.01

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