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Finding the Third Proportional to 290,243 and 439,746

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Solution

The third proportional to 290,243 and 439,746 is: 666,257.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,243 : 439,746 = 439,746 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,243/439,746 = 439,746/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,243x = 439,746 × 439,746
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,243x = 193,376,544,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,376,544,516/290,243
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666,257.39

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