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Finding the Third Proportional to 292,750 and 629,884

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Solution

The third proportional to 292,750 and 629,884 is: 1,355,265.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,750 : 629,884 = 629,884 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,750/629,884 = 629,884/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,750x = 629,884 × 629,884
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,750x = 396,753,853,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,753,853,456/292,750
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355,265.08

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