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Finding the Third Proportional to 292,006 and 322,726

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Solution

The third proportional to 292,006 and 322,726 is: 356,677.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,006 : 322,726 = 322,726 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,006/322,726 = 322,726/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,006x = 322,726 × 322,726
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,006x = 104,152,071,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,152,071,076/292,006
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,677.85

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