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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,911.63 and 631,801.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,911.63 and 631,801.13 is: 1,367,443.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,911.63 : 631,801.13 = 631,801.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,911.63/631,801.13 = 631,801.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,911.63x = 631,801.13 × 631,801.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,911.63x = 399,172,661,551.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,172,661,551.27/291,911.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367,443.53

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