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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,015 and 425,218.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,015 and 425,218.50 is: 621,310.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,015 : 425,218.50 = 425,218.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,015/425,218.50 = 425,218.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,015x = 425,218.50 × 425,218.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,015x = 180,810,772,742.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,810,772,742.25/291,015
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,310.84

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