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Finding the Third Proportional to 292,377.50 and 437,376.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 292,377.50 and 437,376.50 is: 654,284.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,377.50 : 437,376.50 = 437,376.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,377.50/437,376.50 = 437,376.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,377.50x = 437,376.50 × 437,376.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,377.50x = 191,298,202,752.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,298,202,752.25/292,377.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,284.97

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