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Finding the Third Proportional to 289,474.50 and 413,569.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 289,474.50 and 413,569.50 is: 590,862.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,474.50 : 413,569.50 = 413,569.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,474.50/413,569.50 = 413,569.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,474.50x = 413,569.50 × 413,569.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,474.50x = 171,039,731,330.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,039,731,330.25/289,474.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,862.86

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