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Finding the Third Proportional to 256,926 and 568,926

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Solution

The third proportional to 256,926 and 568,926 is: 1,259,805.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,926 : 568,926 = 568,926 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,926/568,926 = 568,926/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,926x = 568,926 × 568,926
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,926x = 323,676,793,476
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,676,793,476/256,926
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259,805.52

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