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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,930 and 439,983

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,930 and 439,983 is: 663,121.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,930 : 439,983 = 439,983 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,930/439,983 = 439,983/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,930x = 439,983 × 439,983
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,930x = 193,585,040,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,585,040,289/291,930
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,121.43

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