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Finding the Third Proportional to 290,234 and 439,730.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 290,234 and 439,730.50 is: 666,231.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,234 : 439,730.50 = 439,730.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,234/439,730.50 = 439,730.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,234x = 439,730.50 × 439,730.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,234x = 193,362,912,630.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,362,912,630.25/290,234
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666,231.08

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