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Finding the Third Proportional to 292,251 and 437,203.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 292,251 and 437,203.50 is: 654,050.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,251 : 437,203.50 = 437,203.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,251/437,203.50 = 437,203.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,251x = 437,203.50 × 437,203.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,251x = 191,146,900,412.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,146,900,412.25/292,251
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,050.46

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