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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,264 and 439,564

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,264 and 439,564 is: 663,372.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,264 : 439,564 = 439,564 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,264/439,564 = 439,564/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,264x = 439,564 × 439,564
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,264x = 193,216,510,096
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,216,510,096/291,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,372.44

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