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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,816 and 417,294

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,816 and 417,294 is: 596,726.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,816 : 417,294 = 417,294 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,816/417,294 = 417,294/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,816x = 417,294 × 417,294
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,816x = 174,134,282,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,134,282,436/291,816
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,726.30

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