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Finding the Third Proportional to 292,248 and 396,027

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Solution

The third proportional to 292,248 and 396,027 is: 536,658.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,248 : 396,027 = 396,027 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,248/396,027 = 396,027/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,248x = 396,027 × 396,027
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,248x = 156,837,384,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,837,384,729/292,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,658.54

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