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Finding the Third Proportional to 289,188 and 445,041

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Solution

The third proportional to 289,188 and 445,041 is: 684,888.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,188 : 445,041 = 445,041 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,188/445,041 = 445,041/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,188x = 445,041 × 445,041
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,188x = 198,061,491,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,061,491,681/289,188
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,888.35

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