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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,204.75 and 427,127.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,204.75 and 427,127.25 is: 626,492.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,204.75 : 427,127.25 = 427,127.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,204.75/427,127.25 = 427,127.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,204.75x = 427,127.25 × 427,127.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,204.75x = 182,437,687,692.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,437,687,692.56/291,204.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626,492.83

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