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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,010 and 437,595

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,010 and 437,595 is: 658,016.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,010 : 437,595 = 437,595 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,010/437,595 = 437,595/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,010x = 437,595 × 437,595
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,010x = 191,489,384,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,489,384,025/291,010
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658,016.51

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