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Finding the Third Proportional to 300,001.50 and 421,929

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Solution

The third proportional to 300,001.50 and 421,929 is: 593,410.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,001.50 : 421,929 = 421,929 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,001.50/421,929 = 421,929/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,001.50x = 421,929 × 421,929
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,001.50x = 178,024,081,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,024,081,041/300,001.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,410.64

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