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Finding the Third Proportional to 293,280 and 563,232

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Solution

The third proportional to 293,280 and 563,232 is: 1,081,663.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,280 : 563,232 = 563,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,280/563,232 = 563,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,280x = 563,232 × 563,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,280x = 317,230,285,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,230,285,824/293,280
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081,663.55

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