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Finding the Third Proportional to 290,232 and 437,049

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Solution

The third proportional to 290,232 and 437,049 is: 658,134.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,232 : 437,049 = 437,049 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,232/437,049 = 437,049/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,232x = 437,049 × 437,049
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,232x = 191,011,828,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,011,828,401/290,232
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658,134.97

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