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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,569.63 and 435,106.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,569.63 and 435,106.69 is: 649,305.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,569.63 : 435,106.69 = 435,106.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,569.63/435,106.69 = 435,106.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,569.63x = 435,106.69 × 435,106.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,569.63x = 189,317,829,507.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,317,829,507.22/291,569.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,305.73

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