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Finding the Third Proportional to 290,568 and 444,304

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Solution

The third proportional to 290,568 and 444,304 is: 679,379.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,568 : 444,304 = 444,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,568/444,304 = 444,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,568x = 444,304 × 444,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,568x = 197,406,044,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,406,044,416/290,568
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679,379.85

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