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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,724 and 437,100

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,724 and 437,100 is: 654,921.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,724 : 437,100 = 437,100 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,724/437,100 = 437,100/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,724x = 437,100 × 437,100
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,724x = 191,056,410,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,056,410,000/291,724
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,921.81

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