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Finding the Third Proportional to 292,067 and 439,396.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 292,067 and 439,396.50 is: 661,044.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,067 : 439,396.50 = 439,396.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,067/439,396.50 = 439,396.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,067x = 439,396.50 × 439,396.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,067x = 193,069,284,212.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,069,284,212.25/292,067
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,044.50

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