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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,096 and 462,888

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,096 and 462,888 is: 736,064.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,096 : 462,888 = 462,888 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,096/462,888 = 462,888/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,096x = 462,888 × 462,888
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,096x = 214,265,300,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,265,300,544/291,096
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736,064.05

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