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Finding the Third Proportional to 295,232.50 and 442,771.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 295,232.50 and 442,771.50 is: 664,041.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,232.50 : 442,771.50 = 442,771.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,232.50/442,771.50 = 442,771.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,232.50x = 442,771.50 × 442,771.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,232.50x = 196,046,601,212.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,046,601,212.25/295,232.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,041.40

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