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Finding the Third Proportional to 292,708 and 608,384

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Solution

The third proportional to 292,708 and 608,384 is: 1,264,506.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,708 : 608,384 = 608,384 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,708/608,384 = 608,384/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,708x = 608,384 × 608,384
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,708x = 370,131,091,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,131,091,456/292,708
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264,506.24

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