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Finding the Third Proportional to 292,416 and 628,344

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Solution

The third proportional to 292,416 and 628,344 is: 1,350,186.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,416 : 628,344 = 628,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,416/628,344 = 628,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,416x = 628,344 × 628,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,416x = 394,816,182,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,816,182,336/292,416
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350,186.66

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