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Finding the Third Proportional to 292,215.75 and 440,257.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 292,215.75 and 440,257.50 is: 663,299.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,215.75 : 440,257.50 = 440,257.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,215.75/440,257.50 = 440,257.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,215.75x = 440,257.50 × 440,257.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,215.75x = 193,826,666,306.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,826,666,306.25/292,215.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,299.86

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