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Finding the Third Proportional to 296,246.25 and 423,337.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 296,246.25 and 423,337.50 is: 604,951.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,246.25 : 423,337.50 = 423,337.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,246.25/423,337.50 = 423,337.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,246.25x = 423,337.50 × 423,337.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,246.25x = 179,214,638,906.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,214,638,906.25/296,246.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,951.59

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