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Finding the Third Proportional to 292,243.50 and 440,248.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 292,243.50 and 440,248.50 is: 663,209.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,243.50 : 440,248.50 = 440,248.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,243.50/440,248.50 = 440,248.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,243.50x = 440,248.50 × 440,248.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,243.50x = 193,818,741,752.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,818,741,752.25/292,243.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,209.76

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