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Finding the Third Proportional to 293,170 and 638,802

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Solution

The third proportional to 293,170 and 638,802 is: 1,391,915.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,170 : 638,802 = 638,802 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,170/638,802 = 638,802/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,170x = 638,802 × 638,802
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,170x = 408,067,995,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,067,995,204/293,170
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391,915.94

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