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Finding the Third Proportional to 289,442 and 452,691

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Solution

The third proportional to 289,442 and 452,691 is: 708,014.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,442 : 452,691 = 452,691 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,442/452,691 = 452,691/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,442x = 452,691 × 452,691
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,442x = 204,929,141,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,929,141,481/289,442
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708,014.53

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