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Finding the Third Proportional to 207,292.50 and 439,494

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Solution

The third proportional to 207,292.50 and 439,494 is: 931,799.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,292.50 : 439,494 = 439,494 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,292.50/439,494 = 439,494/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,292.50x = 439,494 × 439,494
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,292.50x = 193,154,976,036
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,154,976,036/207,292.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931,799.15

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