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Finding the Third Proportional to 295,255.13 and 442,803.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 295,255.13 and 442,803.38 is: 664,086.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,255.13 : 442,803.38 = 442,803.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,255.13/442,803.38 = 442,803.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,255.13x = 442,803.38 × 442,803.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,255.13x = 196,074,828,911.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,074,828,911.39/295,255.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,086.12

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