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Finding the Third Proportional to 292,215 and 437,146

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Solution

The third proportional to 292,215 and 437,146 is: 653,958.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,215 : 437,146 = 437,146 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,215/437,146 = 437,146/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,215x = 437,146 × 437,146
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,215x = 191,096,625,316
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,096,625,316/292,215
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,958.99

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