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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,220.50 and 636,321

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,220.50 and 636,321 is: 1,390,370.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,220.50 : 636,321 = 636,321 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,220.50/636,321 = 636,321/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,220.50x = 636,321 × 636,321
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,220.50x = 404,904,415,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,904,415,041/291,220.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390,370.58

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