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Finding the Third Proportional to 292,690 and 437,787

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Solution

The third proportional to 292,690 and 437,787 is: 654,813.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,690 : 437,787 = 437,787 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,690/437,787 = 437,787/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,690x = 437,787 × 437,787
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,690x = 191,657,457,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,657,457,369/292,690
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,813.82

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