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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,303 and 393,572.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,303 and 393,572.25 is: 531,745.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,303 : 393,572.25 = 393,572.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,303/393,572.25 = 393,572.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,303x = 393,572.25 × 393,572.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,303x = 154,899,115,970.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,899,115,970.06/291,303
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531,745.69

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