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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,939 and 443,391.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,939 and 443,391.50 is: 673,414.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,939 : 443,391.50 = 443,391.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,939/443,391.50 = 443,391.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,939x = 443,391.50 × 443,391.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,939x = 196,596,022,272.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,596,022,272.25/291,939
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673,414.73

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