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Finding the Third Proportional to 292,712 and 630,568

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Solution

The third proportional to 292,712 and 630,568 is: 1,358,386.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,712 : 630,568 = 630,568 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,712/630,568 = 630,568/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,712x = 630,568 × 630,568
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,712x = 397,616,002,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,616,002,624/292,712
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358,386.41

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