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Finding the Third Proportional to 292,206 and 606,876

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Solution

The third proportional to 292,206 and 606,876 is: 1,260,406.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,206 : 606,876 = 606,876 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,206/606,876 = 606,876/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,206x = 606,876 × 606,876
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,206x = 368,298,479,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,298,479,376/292,206
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260,406.97

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