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Finding the Third Proportional to 292,995 and 439,411.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 292,995 and 439,411.50 is: 658,995.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,995 : 439,411.50 = 439,411.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,995/439,411.50 = 439,411.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,995x = 439,411.50 × 439,411.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,995x = 193,082,466,332.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,082,466,332.25/292,995
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658,995.77

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