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Finding the Third Proportional to 290,954 and 439,023

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Solution

The third proportional to 290,954 and 439,023 is: 662,445.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,954 : 439,023 = 439,023 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,954/439,023 = 439,023/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,954x = 439,023 × 439,023
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,954x = 192,741,194,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,741,194,529/290,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,445.59

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