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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,564 and 476,098

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,564 and 476,098 is: 777,425.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,564 : 476,098 = 476,098 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,564/476,098 = 476,098/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,564x = 476,098 × 476,098
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,564x = 226,669,305,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,669,305,604/291,564
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777,425.56

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