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Finding the Third Proportional to 290,397 and 439,974

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Solution

The third proportional to 290,397 and 439,974 is: 666,594.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,397 : 439,974 = 439,974 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,397/439,974 = 439,974/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,397x = 439,974 × 439,974
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,397x = 193,577,120,676
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,577,120,676/290,397
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666,594.77

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