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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,600 and 476,160

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,600 and 476,160 is: 777,532.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,600 : 476,160 = 476,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,600/476,160 = 476,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,600x = 476,160 × 476,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,600x = 226,728,345,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,728,345,600/291,600
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777,532.05

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