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Finding the Third Proportional to 290,796 and 437,650

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Solution

The third proportional to 290,796 and 437,650 is: 658,666.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,796 : 437,650 = 437,650 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,796/437,650 = 437,650/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,796x = 437,650 × 437,650
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,796x = 191,537,522,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,537,522,500/290,796
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658,666.29

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