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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,273.75 and 623,028.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,273.75 and 623,028.25 is: 1,332,643.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,273.75 : 623,028.25 = 623,028.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,273.75/623,028.25 = 623,028.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,273.75x = 623,028.25 × 623,028.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,273.75x = 388,164,200,298.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,164,200,298.06/291,273.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332,643.95

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