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Finding the Third Proportional to 278,644.50 and 442,828.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 278,644.50 and 442,828.50 is: 703,753.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,644.50 : 442,828.50 = 442,828.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,644.50/442,828.50 = 442,828.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,644.50x = 442,828.50 × 442,828.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,644.50x = 196,097,080,412.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,097,080,412.25/278,644.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703,753.64

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