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Finding the Third Proportional to 292,419 and 628,350

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Solution

The third proportional to 292,419 and 628,350 is: 1,350,198.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,419 : 628,350 = 628,350 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,419/628,350 = 628,350/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,419x = 628,350 × 628,350
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,419x = 394,823,722,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,823,722,500/292,419
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350,198.59

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