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Finding the Third Proportional to 293,676 and 423,984

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Solution

The third proportional to 293,676 and 423,984 is: 612,111.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,676 : 423,984 = 423,984 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,676/423,984 = 423,984/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,676x = 423,984 × 423,984
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,676x = 179,762,432,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,762,432,256/293,676
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612,111.42

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