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Finding the Third Proportional to 292.88 and 392.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 292.88 and 392.63 is: 526.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.88 : 392.63 = 392.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.88/392.63 = 392.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.88x = 392.63 × 392.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.88x = 154,154.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,154.39/292.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.35

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