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Finding the Third Proportional to 256,737 and 572,505

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Solution

The third proportional to 256,737 and 572,505 is: 1,276,644.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,737 : 572,505 = 572,505 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,737/572,505 = 572,505/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,737x = 572,505 × 572,505
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,737x = 327,761,975,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,761,975,025/256,737
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276,644.87

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