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Finding the Third Proportional to 290,293.88 and 439,814.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 290,293.88 and 439,814.81 is: 666,349.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,293.88 : 439,814.81 = 439,814.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,293.88/439,814.81 = 439,814.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,293.88x = 439,814.81 × 439,814.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,293.88x = 193,437,069,294.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,437,069,294.41/290,293.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666,349.12

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