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Finding the Third Proportional to 293,042 and 445,179

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Solution

The third proportional to 293,042 and 445,179 is: 676,300.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,042 : 445,179 = 445,179 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,042/445,179 = 445,179/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,042x = 445,179 × 445,179
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,042x = 198,184,342,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,184,342,041/293,042
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676,300.13

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