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Finding the Third Proportional to 292,482 and 638,496

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Solution

The third proportional to 292,482 and 638,496 is: 1,393,853.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,482 : 638,496 = 638,496 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,482/638,496 = 638,496/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,482x = 638,496 × 638,496
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,482x = 407,677,142,016
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,677,142,016/292,482
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393,853.78

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