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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,297.52 and 623,072.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,297.52 and 623,072.25 is: 1,332,723.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,297.52 : 623,072.25 = 623,072.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,297.52/623,072.25 = 623,072.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,297.52x = 623,072.25 × 623,072.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,297.52x = 388,219,028,720.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,219,028,720.06/291,297.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332,723.45

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