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Finding the Third Proportional to 292,402 and 437,451

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Solution

The third proportional to 292,402 and 437,451 is: 654,453.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,402 : 437,451 = 437,451 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,402/437,451 = 437,451/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,402x = 437,451 × 437,451
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,402x = 191,363,377,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,363,377,401/292,402
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,453.04

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