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Finding the Third Proportional to 292,938 and 639,588

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Solution

The third proportional to 292,938 and 639,588 is: 1,396,448.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,938 : 639,588 = 639,588 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,938/639,588 = 639,588/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,938x = 639,588 × 639,588
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,938x = 409,072,809,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,072,809,744/292,938
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396,448.43

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