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Finding the Third Proportional to 290,382 and 435,573

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Solution

The third proportional to 290,382 and 435,573 is: 653,359.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,382 : 435,573 = 435,573 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,382/435,573 = 435,573/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,382x = 435,573 × 435,573
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,382x = 189,723,838,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,723,838,329/290,382
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,359.50

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