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Finding the Third Proportional to 290,804 and 437,664

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Solution

The third proportional to 290,804 and 437,664 is: 658,690.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,804 : 437,664 = 437,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,804/437,664 = 437,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,804x = 437,664 × 437,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,804x = 191,549,776,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,549,776,896/290,804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658,690.31

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