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Finding the Third Proportional to 292,012 and 322,732

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Solution

The third proportional to 292,012 and 322,732 is: 356,683.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,012 : 322,732 = 322,732 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,012/322,732 = 322,732/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,012x = 322,732 × 322,732
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,012x = 104,155,943,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,155,943,824/292,012
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,683.78

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