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Finding the Third Proportional to 292,035 and 633,642

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Solution

The third proportional to 292,035 and 633,642 is: 1,374,842.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,035 : 633,642 = 633,642 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,035/633,642 = 633,642/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,035x = 633,642 × 633,642
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,035x = 401,502,184,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,502,184,164/292,035
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374,842.69

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