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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,964.50 and 627,577.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,964.50 and 627,577.88 is: 1,348,979.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,964.50 : 627,577.88 = 627,577.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,964.50/627,577.88 = 627,577.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,964.50x = 627,577.88 × 627,577.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,964.50x = 393,853,989,189.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,853,989,189.52/291,964.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348,979.03

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