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Finding the Third Proportional to 296,239.50 and 423,326.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 296,239.50 and 423,326.25 is: 604,933.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,239.50 : 423,326.25 = 423,326.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,239.50/423,326.25 = 423,326.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,239.50x = 423,326.25 × 423,326.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,239.50x = 179,205,113,939.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,205,113,939.06/296,239.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,933.22

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