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Finding the Third Proportional to 292,180.50 and 438,270.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 292,180.50 and 438,270.75 is: 657,406.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,180.50 : 438,270.75 = 438,270.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,180.50/438,270.75 = 438,270.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,180.50x = 438,270.75 × 438,270.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,180.50x = 192,081,250,305.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,081,250,305.56/292,180.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,406.13

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