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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,333 and 457,783.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,333 and 457,783.50 is: 719,334.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,333 : 457,783.50 = 457,783.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,333/457,783.50 = 457,783.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,333x = 457,783.50 × 457,783.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,333x = 209,565,732,872.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,565,732,872.25/291,333
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719,334.00

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