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Finding the Third Proportional to 299,970 and 421,888.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 299,970 and 421,888.50 is: 593,359.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,970 : 421,888.50 = 421,888.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,970/421,888.50 = 421,888.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,970x = 421,888.50 × 421,888.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,970x = 177,989,906,432.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,989,906,432.25/299,970
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,359.02

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