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Finding the Third Proportional to 290,612 and 444,371

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Solution

The third proportional to 290,612 and 444,371 is: 679,481.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,612 : 444,371 = 444,371 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,612/444,371 = 444,371/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,612x = 444,371 × 444,371
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,612x = 197,465,585,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,465,585,641/290,612
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679,481.87

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