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Finding the Third Proportional to 294,032 and 439,873

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Solution

The third proportional to 294,032 and 439,873 is: 658,051.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,032 : 439,873 = 439,873 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,032/439,873 = 439,873/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,032x = 439,873 × 439,873
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,032x = 193,488,256,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,488,256,129/294,032
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658,051.70

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