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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,278 and 438,969

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,278 and 438,969 is: 661,545.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,278 : 438,969 = 438,969 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,278/438,969 = 438,969/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,278x = 438,969 × 438,969
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,278x = 192,693,782,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,693,782,961/291,278
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,545.96

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