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Finding the Third Proportional to 292,135 and 437,035

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Solution

The third proportional to 292,135 and 437,035 is: 653,805.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,135 : 437,035 = 437,035 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,135/437,035 = 437,035/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,135x = 437,035 × 437,035
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,135x = 190,999,591,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,999,591,225/292,135
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,805.92

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