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Finding the Third Proportional to 292,691.25 and 638,424

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Solution

The third proportional to 292,691.25 and 638,424 is: 1,392,543.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,691.25 : 638,424 = 638,424 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,691.25/638,424 = 638,424/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,691.25x = 638,424 × 638,424
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,691.25x = 407,585,203,776
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,585,203,776/292,691.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392,543.18

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