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Finding the Third Proportional to 292 and 643

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Solution

The third proportional to 292 and 643 is: 1,415.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292 : 643 = 643 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292/643 = 643/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292x = 643 × 643
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292x = 413,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,449/292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.92

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