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Finding the Third Proportional to 289,516.50 and 439,195.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 289,516.50 and 439,195.50 is: 666,258.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,516.50 : 439,195.50 = 439,195.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,516.50/439,195.50 = 439,195.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,516.50x = 439,195.50 × 439,195.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,516.50x = 192,892,687,220.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,892,687,220.25/289,516.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666,258.01

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