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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,226 and 439,512

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,226 and 439,512 is: 663,302.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,226 : 439,512 = 439,512 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,226/439,512 = 439,512/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,226x = 439,512 × 439,512
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,226x = 193,170,798,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,170,798,144/291,226
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,302.03

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