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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,572 and 476,112

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,572 and 476,112 is: 777,449.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,572 : 476,112 = 476,112 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,572/476,112 = 476,112/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,572x = 476,112 × 476,112
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,572x = 226,682,636,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,682,636,544/291,572
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777,449.95

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