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Finding the Third Proportional to 295,891.50 and 418,680

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Solution

The third proportional to 295,891.50 and 418,680 is: 592,423.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,891.50 : 418,680 = 418,680 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,891.50/418,680 = 418,680/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,891.50x = 418,680 × 418,680
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,891.50x = 175,292,942,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,292,942,400/295,891.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,423.04

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