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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,252 and 391,456

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,252 and 391,456 is: 526,134.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,252 : 391,456 = 391,456 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,252/391,456 = 391,456/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,252x = 391,456 × 391,456
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,252x = 153,237,799,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,237,799,936/291,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526,134.76

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