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Finding the Third Proportional to 292,806 and 639,152

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Solution

The third proportional to 292,806 and 639,152 is: 1,395,173.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,806 : 639,152 = 639,152 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,806/639,152 = 639,152/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,806x = 639,152 × 639,152
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,806x = 408,515,279,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,515,279,104/292,806
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395,173.87

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