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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,825 and 437,089.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,825 and 437,089.50 is: 654,663.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,825 : 437,089.50 = 437,089.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,825/437,089.50 = 437,089.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,825x = 437,089.50 × 437,089.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,825x = 191,047,231,010.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,047,231,010.25/291,825
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,663.69

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