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Finding the Third Proportional to 292,059 and 629,316

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Solution

The third proportional to 292,059 and 629,316 is: 1,356,022.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,059 : 629,316 = 629,316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,059/629,316 = 629,316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,059x = 629,316 × 629,316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,059x = 396,038,627,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,038,627,856/292,059
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356,022.68

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