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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,069 and 626,401.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,069 and 626,401.50 is: 1,348,061.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,069 : 626,401.50 = 626,401.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,069/626,401.50 = 626,401.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,069x = 626,401.50 × 626,401.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,069x = 392,378,839,202.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,378,839,202.25/291,069
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348,061.25

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