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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,202 and 445,845

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,202 and 445,845 is: 682,611.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,202 : 445,845 = 445,845 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,202/445,845 = 445,845/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,202x = 445,845 × 445,845
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,202x = 198,777,764,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,777,764,025/291,202
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,611.26

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