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Finding the Third Proportional to 293,761.88 and 396,354.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 293,761.88 and 396,354.38 is: 534,775.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,761.88 : 396,354.38 = 396,354.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,761.88/396,354.38 = 396,354.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,761.88x = 396,354.38 × 396,354.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,761.88x = 157,096,790,581.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,096,790,581.64/293,761.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534,775.97

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