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Finding the Third Proportional to 292,418 and 440,786

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Solution

The third proportional to 292,418 and 440,786 is: 664,433.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,418 : 440,786 = 440,786 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,418/440,786 = 440,786/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,418x = 440,786 × 440,786
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,418x = 194,292,297,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,292,297,796/292,418
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,433.44

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