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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,262 and 452,439

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,262 and 452,439 is: 702,807.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,262 : 452,439 = 452,439 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,262/452,439 = 452,439/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,262x = 452,439 × 452,439
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,262x = 204,701,048,721
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,701,048,721/291,262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,807.26

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