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Finding the Third Proportional to 290,868 and 426,726

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Solution

The third proportional to 290,868 and 426,726 is: 626,040.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,868 : 426,726 = 426,726 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,868/426,726 = 426,726/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,868x = 426,726 × 426,726
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,868x = 182,095,079,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,095,079,076/290,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626,040.26

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