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Finding the Third Proportional to 290,925 and 454,066.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 290,925 and 454,066.88 is: 708,693.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,925 : 454,066.88 = 454,066.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,925/454,066.88 = 454,066.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,925x = 454,066.88 × 454,066.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,925x = 206,176,726,972.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,176,726,972.27/290,925
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708,693.74

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