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Finding the Third Proportional to 290,784 and 437,632

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Solution

The third proportional to 290,784 and 437,632 is: 658,639.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,784 : 437,632 = 437,632 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,784/437,632 = 437,632/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,784x = 437,632 × 437,632
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,784x = 191,521,767,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,521,767,424/290,784
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658,639.29

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