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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,726.75 and 603,702

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,726.75 and 603,702 is: 1,249,306.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,726.75 : 603,702 = 603,702 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,726.75/603,702 = 603,702/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,726.75x = 603,702 × 603,702
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,726.75x = 364,456,104,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,456,104,804/291,726.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249,306.43

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