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Finding the Third Proportional to 289,472 and 413,567

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Solution

The third proportional to 289,472 and 413,567 is: 590,860.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,472 : 413,567 = 413,567 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,472/413,567 = 413,567/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,472x = 413,567 × 413,567
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,472x = 171,037,663,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,037,663,489/289,472
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,860.82

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