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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,938 and 439,203

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,938 and 439,203 is: 660,754.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,938 : 439,203 = 439,203 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,938/439,203 = 439,203/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,938x = 439,203 × 439,203
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,938x = 192,899,275,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,899,275,209/291,938
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660,754.25

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