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Finding the Third Proportional to 292,732 and 451,914

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Solution

The third proportional to 292,732 and 451,914 is: 697,656.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,732 : 451,914 = 451,914 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,732/451,914 = 451,914/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,732x = 451,914 × 451,914
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,732x = 204,226,263,396
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,226,263,396/292,732
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697,656.09

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