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Finding the Third Proportional to 292,238 and 440,288

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Solution

The third proportional to 292,238 and 440,288 is: 663,341.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,238 : 440,288 = 440,288 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,238/440,288 = 440,288/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,238x = 440,288 × 440,288
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,238x = 193,853,522,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,853,522,944/292,238
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,341.26

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