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Finding the Third Proportional to 292,415.50 and 440,783.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 292,415.50 and 440,783.50 is: 664,431.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,415.50 : 440,783.50 = 440,783.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,415.50/440,783.50 = 440,783.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,415.50x = 440,783.50 × 440,783.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,415.50x = 194,290,093,872.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,290,093,872.25/292,415.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,431.58

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