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Finding the Third Proportional to 292,314 and 629,748

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Solution

The third proportional to 292,314 and 629,748 is: 1,356,700.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,314 : 629,748 = 629,748 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,314/629,748 = 629,748/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,314x = 629,748 × 629,748
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,314x = 396,582,543,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,582,543,504/292,314
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356,700.48

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