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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,910.50 and 631,798.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,910.50 and 631,798.88 is: 1,367,439.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,910.50 : 631,798.88 = 631,798.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,910.50/631,798.88 = 631,798.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,910.50x = 631,798.88 × 631,798.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,910.50x = 399,169,818,451.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,169,818,451.27/291,910.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367,439.06

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