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Finding the Third Proportional to 292,270.50 and 396,069.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 292,270.50 and 396,069.75 is: 536,733.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,270.50 : 396,069.75 = 396,069.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,270.50/396,069.75 = 396,069.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,270.50x = 396,069.75 × 396,069.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,270.50x = 156,871,246,865.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,871,246,865.06/292,270.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,733.08

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