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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,228.75 and 622,947.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,228.75 and 622,947.38 is: 1,332,503.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,228.75 : 622,947.38 = 622,947.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,228.75/622,947.38 = 622,947.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,228.75x = 622,947.38 × 622,947.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,228.75x = 388,063,432,019.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,063,432,019.39/291,228.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332,503.85

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