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Finding the Third Proportional to 289,917 and 461,228

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Solution

The third proportional to 289,917 and 461,228 is: 733,766.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,917 : 461,228 = 461,228 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,917/461,228 = 461,228/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,917x = 461,228 × 461,228
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,917x = 212,731,267,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,731,267,984/289,917
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733,766.11

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