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Finding the Third Proportional to 289,392 and 452,611

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Solution

The third proportional to 289,392 and 452,611 is: 707,886.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,392 : 452,611 = 452,611 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,392/452,611 = 452,611/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,392x = 452,611 × 452,611
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,392x = 204,856,717,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,856,717,321/289,392
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707,886.59

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