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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,020 and 448,542

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,020 and 448,542 is: 691,326.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,020 : 448,542 = 448,542 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,020/448,542 = 448,542/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,020x = 448,542 × 448,542
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,020x = 201,189,925,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,189,925,764/291,020
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,326.80

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