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Finding the Third Proportional to 256,788 and 572,584

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Solution

The third proportional to 256,788 and 572,584 is: 1,276,743.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,788 : 572,584 = 572,584 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,788/572,584 = 572,584/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,788x = 572,584 × 572,584
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,788x = 327,852,437,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,852,437,056/256,788
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276,743.61

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