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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,232 and 439,522

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,232 and 439,522 is: 663,318.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,232 : 439,522 = 439,522 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,232/439,522 = 439,522/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,232x = 439,522 × 439,522
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,232x = 193,179,588,484
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,179,588,484/291,232
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,318.55

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