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Finding the Third Proportional to 290,238.75 and 439,740

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Solution

The third proportional to 290,238.75 and 439,740 is: 666,248.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,238.75 : 439,740 = 439,740 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,238.75/439,740 = 439,740/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,238.75x = 439,740 × 439,740
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,238.75x = 193,371,267,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,371,267,600/290,238.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666,248.97

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