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Finding the Third Proportional to 290,279 and 439,797

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Solution

The third proportional to 290,279 and 439,797 is: 666,329.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,279 : 439,797 = 439,797 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,279/439,797 = 439,797/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,279x = 439,797 × 439,797
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,279x = 193,421,401,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,421,401,209/290,279
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666,329.29

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