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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,330 and 419,769

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,330 and 419,769 is: 604,833.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,330 : 419,769 = 419,769 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,330/419,769 = 419,769/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,330x = 419,769 × 419,769
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,330x = 176,206,013,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,206,013,361/291,330
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,833.05

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