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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,940.50 and 627,529.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,940.50 and 627,529.50 is: 1,348,881.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,940.50 : 627,529.50 = 627,529.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,940.50/627,529.50 = 627,529.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,940.50x = 627,529.50 × 627,529.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,940.50x = 393,793,273,370.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,793,273,370.25/291,940.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348,881.96

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