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Finding the Third Proportional to 292,284 and 440,365.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 292,284 and 440,365.50 is: 663,470.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,284 : 440,365.50 = 440,365.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,284/440,365.50 = 440,365.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,284x = 440,365.50 × 440,365.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,284x = 193,921,773,590.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,921,773,590.25/292,284
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,470.37

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