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Finding the Third Proportional to 292,008 and 627,672

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Solution

The third proportional to 292,008 and 627,672 is: 1,349,182.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,008 : 627,672 = 627,672 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,008/627,672 = 627,672/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,008x = 627,672 × 627,672
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,008x = 393,972,139,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,972,139,584/292,008
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349,182.69

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