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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,192 and 438,840

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,192 and 438,840 is: 661,352.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,192 : 438,840 = 438,840 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,192/438,840 = 438,840/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,192x = 438,840 × 438,840
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,192x = 192,580,545,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,580,545,600/291,192
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,352.46

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