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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,285 and 439,600.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,285 and 439,600.50 is: 663,434.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,285 : 439,600.50 = 439,600.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,285/439,600.50 = 439,600.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,285x = 439,600.50 × 439,600.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,285x = 193,248,599,600.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,248,599,600.25/291,285
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,434.78

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