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Finding the Third Proportional to 276,649 and 439,165.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 276,649 and 439,165.50 is: 697,151.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,649 : 439,165.50 = 439,165.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,649/439,165.50 = 439,165.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,649x = 439,165.50 × 439,165.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,649x = 192,866,336,390.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,866,336,390.25/276,649
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697,151.76

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