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Finding the Third Proportional to 292,173 and 628,734

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Solution

The third proportional to 292,173 and 628,734 is: 1,352,987.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,173 : 628,734 = 628,734 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,173/628,734 = 628,734/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,173x = 628,734 × 628,734
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,173x = 395,306,442,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,306,442,756/292,173
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352,987.59

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