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Finding the Third Proportional to 256,772 and 375,647

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Solution

The third proportional to 256,772 and 375,647 is: 549,556.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,772 : 375,647 = 375,647 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,772/375,647 = 375,647/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,772x = 375,647 × 375,647
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,772x = 141,110,668,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,110,668,609/256,772
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,556.29

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