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Finding the Third Proportional to 293,995 and 623,314

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Solution

The third proportional to 293,995 and 623,314 is: 1,321,520.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,995 : 623,314 = 623,314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,995/623,314 = 623,314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,995x = 623,314 × 623,314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,995x = 388,520,342,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,520,342,596/293,995
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321,520.24

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