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Finding the Third Proportional to 299,461.50 and 440,435.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 299,461.50 and 440,435.25 is: 647,773.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,461.50 : 440,435.25 = 440,435.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,461.50/440,435.25 = 440,435.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,461.50x = 440,435.25 × 440,435.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,461.50x = 193,983,209,442.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,983,209,442.56/299,461.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,773.45

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