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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,607.59 and 606,482.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,607.59 and 606,482.44 is: 1,261,355.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,607.59 : 606,482.44 = 606,482.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,607.59/606,482.44 = 606,482.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,607.59x = 606,482.44 × 606,482.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,607.59x = 367,820,946,995.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,820,946,995.94/291,607.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261,355.86

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