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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,466.50 and 627,219.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,466.50 and 627,219.75 is: 1,349,742.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,466.50 : 627,219.75 = 627,219.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,466.50/627,219.75 = 627,219.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,466.50x = 627,219.75 × 627,219.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,466.50x = 393,404,614,790.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,404,614,790.06/291,466.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349,742.13

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