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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,129.50 and 629,005.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,129.50 and 629,005.50 is: 1,359,010.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,129.50 : 629,005.50 = 629,005.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,129.50/629,005.50 = 629,005.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,129.50x = 629,005.50 × 629,005.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,129.50x = 395,647,919,030.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,647,919,030.25/291,129.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359,010.06

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