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Finding the Third Proportional to 290,296 and 426,906

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Solution

The third proportional to 290,296 and 426,906 is: 627,803.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,296 : 426,906 = 426,906 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,296/426,906 = 426,906/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,296x = 426,906 × 426,906
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,296x = 182,248,732,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,248,732,836/290,296
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627,803.11

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