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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,204 and 445,848

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,204 and 445,848 is: 682,615.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,204 : 445,848 = 445,848 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,204/445,848 = 445,848/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,204x = 445,848 × 445,848
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,204x = 198,780,439,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,780,439,104/291,204
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,615.76

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