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Finding the Third Proportional to 292,293 and 438,480

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Solution

The third proportional to 292,293 and 438,480 is: 657,780.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,293 : 438,480 = 438,480 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,293/438,480 = 438,480/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,293x = 438,480 × 438,480
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,293x = 192,264,710,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,264,710,400/292,293
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,780.76

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