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Finding the Third Proportional to 293,518.50 and 637,228.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 293,518.50 and 637,228.50 is: 1,383,422.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,518.50 : 637,228.50 = 637,228.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,518.50/637,228.50 = 637,228.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,518.50x = 637,228.50 × 637,228.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,518.50x = 406,060,161,212.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,060,161,212.25/293,518.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383,422.72

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