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Finding the Third Proportional to 292,869 and 639,441

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Solution

The third proportional to 292,869 and 639,441 is: 1,396,135.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,869 : 639,441 = 639,441 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,869/639,441 = 639,441/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,869x = 639,441 × 639,441
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,869x = 408,884,792,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,884,792,481/292,869
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396,135.45

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