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Finding the Third Proportional to 256,884 and 551,644

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Solution

The third proportional to 256,884 and 551,644 is: 1,184,624.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,884 : 551,644 = 551,644 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,884/551,644 = 551,644/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,884x = 551,644 × 551,644
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,884x = 304,311,102,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,311,102,736/256,884
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184,624.59

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