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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,379.50 and 450,011.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,379.50 and 450,011.25 is: 695,004.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,379.50 : 450,011.25 = 450,011.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,379.50/450,011.25 = 450,011.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,379.50x = 450,011.25 × 450,011.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,379.50x = 202,510,125,126.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,510,125,126.56/291,379.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695,004.71

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