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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,282 and 438,975

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,282 and 438,975 is: 661,554.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,282 : 438,975 = 438,975 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,282/438,975 = 438,975/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,282x = 438,975 × 438,975
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,282x = 192,699,050,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,699,050,625/291,282
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,554.96

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