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Finding the Third Proportional to 292,210.50 and 628,830

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Solution

The third proportional to 292,210.50 and 628,830 is: 1,353,227.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,210.50 : 628,830 = 628,830 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,210.50/628,830 = 628,830/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,210.50x = 628,830 × 628,830
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,210.50x = 395,427,168,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,427,168,900/292,210.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353,227.10

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