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Finding the Third Proportional to 292,322 and 631,273

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Solution

The third proportional to 292,322 and 631,273 is: 1,363,241.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,322 : 631,273 = 631,273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,322/631,273 = 631,273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,322x = 631,273 × 631,273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,322x = 398,505,600,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,505,600,529/292,322
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363,241.91

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