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Finding the Third Proportional to 292,350 and 437,349

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Solution

The third proportional to 292,350 and 437,349 is: 654,264.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,350 : 437,349 = 437,349 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,350/437,349 = 437,349/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,350x = 437,349 × 437,349
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,350x = 191,274,147,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,274,147,801/292,350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,264.23

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