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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,384 and 450,013.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,384 and 450,013.50 is: 695,000.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,384 : 450,013.50 = 450,013.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,384/450,013.50 = 450,013.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,384x = 450,013.50 × 450,013.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,384x = 202,512,150,182.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,512,150,182.25/291,384
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695,000.93

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