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Finding the Third Proportional to 256,782 and 572,574

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Solution

The third proportional to 256,782 and 572,574 is: 1,276,728.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,782 : 572,574 = 572,574 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,782/572,574 = 572,574/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,782x = 572,574 × 572,574
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,782x = 327,840,985,476
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,840,985,476/256,782
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276,728.84

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