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Finding the Third Proportional to 293,334 and 440,649

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Solution

The third proportional to 293,334 and 440,649 is: 661,946.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,334 : 440,649 = 440,649 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,334/440,649 = 440,649/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,334x = 440,649 × 440,649
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,334x = 194,171,541,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,171,541,201/293,334
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,946.93

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