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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,606 and 476,169

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,606 and 476,169 is: 777,545.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,606 : 476,169 = 476,169 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,606/476,169 = 476,169/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,606x = 476,169 × 476,169
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,606x = 226,736,916,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,736,916,561/291,606
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777,545.44

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