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Finding the Third Proportional to 293,194.69 and 429,882.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 293,194.69 and 429,882.19 is: 630,293.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,194.69 : 429,882.19 = 429,882.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,194.69/429,882.19 = 429,882.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,194.69x = 429,882.19 × 429,882.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,194.69x = 184,798,695,129.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,798,695,129.79/293,194.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630,293.46

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