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Finding the Third Proportional to 292,482 and 637,848

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Solution

The third proportional to 292,482 and 637,848 is: 1,391,026.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,482 : 637,848 = 637,848 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,482/637,848 = 637,848/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,482x = 637,848 × 637,848
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,482x = 406,850,071,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,850,071,104/292,482
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391,026.02

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