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Finding the Third Proportional to 292,415 and 440,783

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Solution

The third proportional to 292,415 and 440,783 is: 664,431.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,415 : 440,783 = 440,783 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,415/440,783 = 440,783/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,415x = 440,783 × 440,783
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,415x = 194,289,653,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,289,653,089/292,415
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,431.21

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