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Finding the Third Proportional to 293,247 and 638,982

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Solution

The third proportional to 293,247 and 638,982 is: 1,392,334.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,247 : 638,982 = 638,982 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,247/638,982 = 638,982/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,247x = 638,982 × 638,982
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,247x = 408,297,996,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,297,996,324/293,247
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392,334.78

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