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Finding the Third Proportional to 292,907 and 468,842

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Solution

The third proportional to 292,907 and 468,842 is: 750,452.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,907 : 468,842 = 468,842 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,907/468,842 = 468,842/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,907x = 468,842 × 468,842
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,907x = 219,812,820,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,812,820,964/292,907
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750,452.60

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