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Finding the Third Proportional to 292,413 and 628,338

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Solution

The third proportional to 292,413 and 628,338 is: 1,350,174.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,413 : 628,338 = 628,338 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,413/628,338 = 628,338/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,413x = 628,338 × 628,338
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,413x = 394,808,642,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,808,642,244/292,413
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350,174.73

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