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Finding the Third Proportional to 293,827 and 643,022

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Solution

The third proportional to 293,827 and 643,022 is: 1,407,213.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,827 : 643,022 = 643,022 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,827/643,022 = 643,022/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,827x = 643,022 × 643,022
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,827x = 413,477,292,484
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,477,292,484/293,827
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,407,213.40

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