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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,267.50 and 393,521

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,267.50 and 393,521 is: 531,672.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,267.50 : 393,521 = 393,521 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,267.50/393,521 = 393,521/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,267.50x = 393,521 × 393,521
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,267.50x = 154,858,777,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,858,777,441/291,267.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531,672.01

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