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Finding the Third Proportional to 292,141.13 and 440,134.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 292,141.13 and 440,134.88 is: 663,099.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,141.13 : 440,134.88 = 440,134.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,141.13/440,134.88 = 440,134.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,141.13x = 440,134.88 × 440,134.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,141.13x = 193,718,708,191.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,718,708,191.27/292,141.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,099.75

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