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Finding the Third Proportional to 292,918 and 468,857

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Solution

The third proportional to 292,918 and 468,857 is: 750,472.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,918 : 468,857 = 468,857 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,918/468,857 = 468,857/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,918x = 468,857 × 468,857
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,918x = 219,826,886,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,826,886,449/292,918
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750,472.44

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