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Finding the Third Proportional to 289,513.50 and 439,190.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 289,513.50 and 439,190.25 is: 666,248.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,513.50 : 439,190.25 = 439,190.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,513.50/439,190.25 = 439,190.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,513.50x = 439,190.25 × 439,190.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,513.50x = 192,888,075,695.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,888,075,695.06/289,513.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666,248.99

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