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Finding the Third Proportional to 289,346 and 442,358

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Solution

The third proportional to 289,346 and 442,358 is: 676,285.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,346 : 442,358 = 442,358 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,346/442,358 = 442,358/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,346x = 442,358 × 442,358
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,346x = 195,680,600,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,680,600,164/289,346
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676,285.83

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