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Finding the Third Proportional to 290,952 and 448,740

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Solution

The third proportional to 290,952 and 448,740 is: 692,099.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,952 : 448,740 = 448,740 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,952/448,740 = 448,740/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,952x = 448,740 × 448,740
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,952x = 201,367,587,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,367,587,600/290,952
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692,099.00

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