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Finding the Third Proportional to 290,592 and 436,185

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Solution

The third proportional to 290,592 and 436,185 is: 654,723.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,592 : 436,185 = 436,185 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,592/436,185 = 436,185/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,592x = 436,185 × 436,185
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,592x = 190,257,354,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,257,354,225/290,592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,723.30

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