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Finding the Third Proportional to 292,430 and 637,708

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Solution

The third proportional to 292,430 and 637,708 is: 1,390,662.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,430 : 637,708 = 637,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,430/637,708 = 637,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,430x = 637,708 × 637,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,430x = 406,671,493,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,671,493,264/292,430
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390,662.70

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