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Finding the Third Proportional to 292,177.50 and 438,265.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 292,177.50 and 438,265.50 is: 657,397.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,177.50 : 438,265.50 = 438,265.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,177.50/438,265.50 = 438,265.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,177.50x = 438,265.50 × 438,265.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,177.50x = 192,076,648,490.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,076,648,490.25/292,177.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,397.13

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