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Finding the Third Proportional to 290,287.88 and 439,806

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Solution

The third proportional to 290,287.88 and 439,806 is: 666,336.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,287.88 : 439,806 = 439,806 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,287.88/439,806 = 439,806/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,287.88x = 439,806 × 439,806
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,287.88x = 193,429,317,636
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,429,317,636/290,287.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666,336.19

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