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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,660.75 and 449,975.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,660.75 and 449,975.25 is: 694,223.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,660.75 : 449,975.25 = 449,975.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,660.75/449,975.25 = 449,975.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,660.75x = 449,975.25 × 449,975.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,660.75x = 202,477,725,612.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,477,725,612.56/291,660.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694,223.43

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