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Finding the Third Proportional to 292,640 and 437,232

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Solution

The third proportional to 292,640 and 437,232 is: 653,266.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,640 : 437,232 = 437,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,640/437,232 = 437,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,640x = 437,232 × 437,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,640x = 191,171,821,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,171,821,824/292,640
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,266.20

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