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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,572 and 435,108

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,572 and 435,108 is: 649,304.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,572 : 435,108 = 435,108 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,572/435,108 = 435,108/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,572x = 435,108 × 435,108
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,572x = 189,318,971,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,318,971,664/291,572
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,304.36

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