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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,248 and 391,450

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,248 and 391,450 is: 526,125.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,248 : 391,450 = 391,450 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,248/391,450 = 391,450/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,248x = 391,450 × 391,450
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,248x = 153,233,102,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,233,102,500/291,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526,125.85

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