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Finding the Third Proportional to 290,592 and 452,304

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Solution

The third proportional to 290,592 and 452,304 is: 704,007.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,592 : 452,304 = 452,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,592/452,304 = 452,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,592x = 452,304 × 452,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,592x = 204,578,908,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,578,908,416/290,592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,007.37

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