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Finding the Third Proportional to 292,896 and 438,336

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Solution

The third proportional to 292,896 and 438,336 is: 655,995.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,896 : 438,336 = 438,336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,896/438,336 = 438,336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,896x = 438,336 × 438,336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,896x = 192,138,448,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,138,448,896/292,896
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,995.47

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