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Finding the Third Proportional to 256,848 and 340,902

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Solution

The third proportional to 256,848 and 340,902 is: 452,462.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,848 : 340,902 = 340,902 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,848/340,902 = 340,902/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,848x = 340,902 × 340,902
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,848x = 116,214,173,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,214,173,604/256,848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,462.83

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