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Finding the Third Proportional to 292,960 and 439,398

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Solution

The third proportional to 292,960 and 439,398 is: 659,034.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,960 : 439,398 = 439,398 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,960/439,398 = 439,398/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,960x = 439,398 × 439,398
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,960x = 193,070,602,404
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,070,602,404/292,960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659,034.01

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