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Finding the Third Proportional to 290,866 and 426,722

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Solution

The third proportional to 290,866 and 426,722 is: 626,032.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,866 : 426,722 = 426,722 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,866/426,722 = 426,722/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,866x = 426,722 × 426,722
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,866x = 182,091,665,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,091,665,284/290,866
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626,032.83

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