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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,069 and 434,812.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,069 and 434,812.50 is: 649,543.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,069 : 434,812.50 = 434,812.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,069/434,812.50 = 434,812.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,069x = 434,812.50 × 434,812.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,069x = 189,061,910,156.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,061,910,156.25/291,069
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,543.27

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