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Finding the Third Proportional to 292,040 and 627,708

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Solution

The third proportional to 292,040 and 627,708 is: 1,349,189.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,040 : 627,708 = 627,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,040/627,708 = 627,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,040x = 627,708 × 627,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,040x = 394,017,333,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,017,333,264/292,040
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349,189.61

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