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Finding the Third Proportional to 292,768.50 and 436,716

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Solution

The third proportional to 292,768.50 and 436,716 is: 651,439.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,768.50 : 436,716 = 436,716 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,768.50/436,716 = 436,716/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,768.50x = 436,716 × 436,716
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,768.50x = 190,720,864,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,720,864,656/292,768.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651,439.16

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