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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,330 and 418,128.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,330 and 418,128.75 is: 600,115.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,330 : 418,128.75 = 418,128.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,330/418,128.75 = 418,128.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,330x = 418,128.75 × 418,128.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,330x = 174,831,651,576.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,831,651,576.56/291,330
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600,115.51

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