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Finding the Third Proportional to 256,968 and 409,212

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Solution

The third proportional to 256,968 and 409,212 is: 651,654.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,968 : 409,212 = 409,212 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,968/409,212 = 409,212/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,968x = 409,212 × 409,212
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,968x = 167,454,460,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,454,460,944/256,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651,654.92

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