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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,049.50 and 636,225.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,049.50 and 636,225.75 is: 1,390,771.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,049.50 : 636,225.75 = 636,225.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,049.50/636,225.75 = 636,225.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,049.50x = 636,225.75 × 636,225.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,049.50x = 404,783,204,963.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,783,204,963.06/291,049.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390,771.00

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