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Finding the Third Proportional to 292,209.75 and 437,145.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 292,209.75 and 437,145.75 is: 653,969.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,209.75 : 437,145.75 = 437,145.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,209.75/437,145.75 = 437,145.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,209.75x = 437,145.75 × 437,145.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,209.75x = 191,096,406,743.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,096,406,743.06/292,209.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,969.99

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