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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,029 and 412,792.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,029 and 412,792.50 is: 566,050.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,029 : 412,792.50 = 412,792.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,029/412,792.50 = 412,792.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,029x = 412,792.50 × 412,792.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,029x = 170,397,648,056.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,397,648,056.25/301,029
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566,050.61

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