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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,850.50 and 639,058.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,850.50 and 639,058.50 is: 1,399,332.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,850.50 : 639,058.50 = 639,058.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,850.50/639,058.50 = 639,058.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,850.50x = 639,058.50 × 639,058.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,850.50x = 408,395,766,422.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,395,766,422.25/291,850.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399,332.08

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