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Finding the Third Proportional to 293,883.75 and 439,683.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 293,883.75 and 439,683.75 is: 657,817.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,883.75 : 439,683.75 = 439,683.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,883.75/439,683.75 = 439,683.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,883.75x = 439,683.75 × 439,683.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,883.75x = 193,321,800,014.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,321,800,014.06/293,883.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,817.25

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