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Finding the Third Proportional to 292,224 and 631,008

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Solution

The third proportional to 292,224 and 631,008 is: 1,362,554.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,224 : 631,008 = 631,008 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,224/631,008 = 631,008/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,224x = 631,008 × 631,008
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,224x = 398,171,096,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,171,096,064/292,224
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362,554.40

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