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Finding the Third Proportional to 290,604 and 444,358

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Solution

The third proportional to 290,604 and 444,358 is: 679,460.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,604 : 444,358 = 444,358 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,604/444,358 = 444,358/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,604x = 444,358 × 444,358
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,604x = 197,454,032,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,454,032,164/290,604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679,460.82

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