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Finding the Third Proportional to 292,389.75 and 638,361

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Solution

The third proportional to 292,389.75 and 638,361 is: 1,393,704.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,389.75 : 638,361 = 638,361 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,389.75/638,361 = 638,361/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,389.75x = 638,361 × 638,361
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,389.75x = 407,504,766,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,504,766,321/292,389.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393,704.01

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