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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,604 and 476,166

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,604 and 476,166 is: 777,540.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,604 : 476,166 = 476,166 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,604/476,166 = 476,166/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,604x = 476,166 × 476,166
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,604x = 226,734,059,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,734,059,556/291,604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777,540.98

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