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Finding the Third Proportional to 292,936 and 639,584

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Solution

The third proportional to 292,936 and 639,584 is: 1,396,440.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,936 : 639,584 = 639,584 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,936/639,584 = 639,584/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,936x = 639,584 × 639,584
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,936x = 409,067,693,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,067,693,056/292,936
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396,440.50

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