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Finding the Third Proportional to 293,944.50 and 439,771.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 293,944.50 and 439,771.50 is: 657,943.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,944.50 : 439,771.50 = 439,771.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,944.50/439,771.50 = 439,771.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,944.50x = 439,771.50 × 439,771.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,944.50x = 193,398,972,212.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,398,972,212.25/293,944.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,943.84

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