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Finding the Third Proportional to 290,226 and 425,403

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Solution

The third proportional to 290,226 and 425,403 is: 623,540.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,226 : 425,403 = 425,403 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,226/425,403 = 425,403/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,226x = 425,403 × 425,403
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,226x = 180,967,712,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,967,712,409/290,226
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623,540.66

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