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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,864 and 419,364

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,864 and 419,364 is: 602,562.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,864 : 419,364 = 419,364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,864/419,364 = 419,364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,864x = 419,364 × 419,364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,864x = 175,866,164,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,866,164,496/291,864
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,562.03

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