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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,260 and 452,436

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,260 and 452,436 is: 702,802.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,260 : 452,436 = 452,436 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,260/452,436 = 452,436/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,260x = 452,436 × 452,436
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,260x = 204,698,334,096
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,698,334,096/291,260
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,802.77

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