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Finding the Third Proportional to 292,138 and 613,793

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Solution

The third proportional to 292,138 and 613,793 is: 1,289,602.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,138 : 613,793 = 613,793 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,138/613,793 = 613,793/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,138x = 613,793 × 613,793
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,138x = 376,741,846,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,741,846,849/292,138
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289,602.33

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