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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,068 and 434,804

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,068 and 434,804 is: 649,520.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,068 : 434,804 = 434,804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,068/434,804 = 434,804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,068x = 434,804 × 434,804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,068x = 189,054,518,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,054,518,416/291,068
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,520.11

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