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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,799.13 and 437,698.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,799.13 and 437,698.69 is: 656,548.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,799.13 : 437,698.69 = 437,698.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,799.13/437,698.69 = 437,698.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,799.13x = 437,698.69 × 437,698.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,799.13x = 191,580,141,039.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,580,141,039.22/291,799.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,548.03

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