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Finding the Third Proportional to 292,428 and 607,833

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Solution

The third proportional to 292,428 and 607,833 is: 1,263,425.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,428 : 607,833 = 607,833 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,428/607,833 = 607,833/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,428x = 607,833 × 607,833
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,428x = 369,460,955,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,460,955,889/292,428
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263,425.38

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