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Finding the Third Proportional to 292,502 and 595,372

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Solution

The third proportional to 292,502 and 595,372 is: 1,211,847.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,502 : 595,372 = 595,372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,502/595,372 = 595,372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,502x = 595,372 × 595,372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,502x = 354,467,818,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,467,818,384/292,502
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211,847.50

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