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Finding the Third Proportional to 292,883 and 639,469

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Solution

The third proportional to 292,883 and 639,469 is: 1,396,190.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,883 : 639,469 = 639,469 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,883/639,469 = 639,469/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,883x = 639,469 × 639,469
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,883x = 408,920,601,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,920,601,961/292,883
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396,190.98

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