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Finding the Third Proportional to 292,035.38 and 627,699.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 292,035.38 and 627,699.38 is: 1,349,173.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,035.38 : 627,699.38 = 627,699.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,035.38/627,699.38 = 627,699.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,035.38x = 627,699.38 × 627,699.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,035.38x = 394,006,505,375.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,006,505,375.39/292,035.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349,173.90

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