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Finding the Third Proportional to 292,696 and 437,796

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Solution

The third proportional to 292,696 and 437,796 is: 654,827.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,696 : 437,796 = 437,796 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,696/437,796 = 437,796/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,696x = 437,796 × 437,796
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,696x = 191,665,337,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,665,337,616/292,696
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,827.32

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