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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,030 and 437,628

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,030 and 437,628 is: 658,070.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,030 : 437,628 = 437,628 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,030/437,628 = 437,628/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,030x = 437,628 × 437,628
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,030x = 191,518,266,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,518,266,384/291,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658,070.53

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