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Finding the Third Proportional to 293,301 and 438,651

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Solution

The third proportional to 293,301 and 438,651 is: 656,031.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,301 : 438,651 = 438,651 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,301/438,651 = 438,651/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,301x = 438,651 × 438,651
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,301x = 192,414,699,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,414,699,801/293,301
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,031.52

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