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Finding the Third Proportional to 293,896.69 and 439,705.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 293,896.69 and 439,705.13 is: 657,852.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,896.69 : 439,705.13 = 439,705.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,896.69/439,705.13 = 439,705.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,896.69x = 439,705.13 × 439,705.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,896.69x = 193,340,596,951.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,340,596,951.27/293,896.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,852.25

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