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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,072 and 434,817

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,072 and 434,817 is: 649,550.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,072 : 434,817 = 434,817 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,072/434,817 = 434,817/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,072x = 434,817 × 434,817
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,072x = 189,065,823,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,065,823,489/291,072
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,550.02

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