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Finding the Third Proportional to 292,360.50 and 440,464.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 292,360.50 and 440,464.50 is: 663,595.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,360.50 : 440,464.50 = 440,464.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,360.50/440,464.50 = 440,464.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,360.50x = 440,464.50 × 440,464.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,360.50x = 194,008,975,760.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,008,975,760.25/292,360.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,595.03

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