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Finding the Third Proportional to 292,798 and 639,140

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Solution

The third proportional to 292,798 and 639,140 is: 1,395,159.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,798 : 639,140 = 639,140 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,798/639,140 = 639,140/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,798x = 639,140 × 639,140
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,798x = 408,499,939,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,499,939,600/292,798
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395,159.60

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