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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,206 and 452,361

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,206 and 452,361 is: 702,700.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,206 : 452,361 = 452,361 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,206/452,361 = 452,361/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,206x = 452,361 × 452,361
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,206x = 204,630,474,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,630,474,321/291,206
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,700.06

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