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Finding the Third Proportional to 292,160 and 629,344

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Solution

The third proportional to 292,160 and 629,344 is: 1,355,674.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,160 : 629,344 = 629,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,160/629,344 = 629,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,160x = 629,344 × 629,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,160x = 396,073,870,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,073,870,336/292,160
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355,674.53

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