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Finding the Third Proportional to 290,382 and 439,944

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Solution

The third proportional to 290,382 and 439,944 is: 666,538.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,382 : 439,944 = 439,944 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,382/439,944 = 439,944/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,382x = 439,944 × 439,944
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,382x = 193,550,723,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,550,723,136/290,382
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666,538.29

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