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Finding the Third Proportional to 292,486.50 and 607,938

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Solution

The third proportional to 292,486.50 and 607,938 is: 1,263,609.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,486.50 : 607,938 = 607,938 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,486.50/607,938 = 607,938/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,486.50x = 607,938 × 607,938
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,486.50x = 369,588,611,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,588,611,844/292,486.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263,609.13

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