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Finding the Third Proportional to 292,986.98 and 440,260.45

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Solution

The third proportional to 292,986.98 and 440,260.45 is: 661,562.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,986.98 : 440,260.45 = 440,260.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,986.98/440,260.45 = 440,260.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,986.98x = 440,260.45 × 440,260.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,986.98x = 193,829,266,585.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,829,266,585.83/292,986.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,562.72

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