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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,376.50 and 450,004.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,376.50 and 450,004.50 is: 694,991.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,376.50 : 450,004.50 = 450,004.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,376.50/450,004.50 = 450,004.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,376.50x = 450,004.50 × 450,004.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,376.50x = 202,504,050,020.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,504,050,020.25/291,376.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694,991.02

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