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Finding the Third Proportional to 293,881 and 439,683

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Solution

The third proportional to 293,881 and 439,683 is: 657,821.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,881 : 439,683 = 439,683 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,881/439,683 = 439,683/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,881x = 439,683 × 439,683
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,881x = 193,321,140,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,321,140,489/293,881
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,821.16

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