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Finding the Third Proportional to 292,072 and 597,968

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Solution

The third proportional to 292,072 and 597,968 is: 1,224,238.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,072 : 597,968 = 597,968 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,072/597,968 = 597,968/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,072x = 597,968 × 597,968
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,072x = 357,565,729,024
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,565,729,024/292,072
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224,238.30

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