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Finding the Third Proportional to 292,010 and 322,730

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Solution

The third proportional to 292,010 and 322,730 is: 356,681.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,010 : 322,730 = 322,730 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,010/322,730 = 322,730/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,010x = 322,730 × 322,730
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,010x = 104,154,652,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,154,652,900/292,010
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,681.80

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