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Finding the Third Proportional to 299,317.50 and 440,223.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 299,317.50 and 440,223.75 is: 647,462.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,317.50 : 440,223.75 = 440,223.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,317.50/440,223.75 = 440,223.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,317.50x = 440,223.75 × 440,223.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,317.50x = 193,796,950,064.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,796,950,064.06/299,317.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,462.81

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