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Finding the Third Proportional to 290,628 and 453,159

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Solution

The third proportional to 290,628 and 453,159 is: 706,583.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,628 : 453,159 = 453,159 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,628/453,159 = 453,159/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,628x = 453,159 × 453,159
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,628x = 205,353,079,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,353,079,281/290,628
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706,583.95

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