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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,805.50 and 437,709

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,805.50 and 437,709 is: 656,564.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,805.50 : 437,709 = 437,709 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,805.50/437,709 = 437,709/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,805.50x = 437,709 × 437,709
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,805.50x = 191,589,168,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,589,168,681/291,805.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,564.63

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