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Finding the Third Proportional to 292,734 and 608,436

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Solution

The third proportional to 292,734 and 608,436 is: 1,264,610.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,734 : 608,436 = 608,436 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,734/608,436 = 608,436/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,734x = 608,436 × 608,436
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,734x = 370,194,366,096
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,194,366,096/292,734
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264,610.08

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