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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,937.50 and 627,525

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,937.50 and 627,525 is: 1,348,876.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,937.50 : 627,525 = 627,525 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,937.50/627,525 = 627,525/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,937.50x = 627,525 × 627,525
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,937.50x = 393,787,625,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,787,625,625/291,937.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348,876.47

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