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Finding the Third Proportional to 292,045 and 426,584

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Solution

The third proportional to 292,045 and 426,584 is: 623,102.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,045 : 426,584 = 426,584 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,045/426,584 = 426,584/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,045x = 426,584 × 426,584
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,045x = 181,973,909,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,973,909,056/292,045
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623,102.29

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