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Finding the Third Proportional to 294,287 and 635,230

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Solution

The third proportional to 294,287 and 635,230 is: 1,371,168.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,287 : 635,230 = 635,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,287/635,230 = 635,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,287x = 635,230 × 635,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,287x = 403,517,152,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,517,152,900/294,287
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371,168.80

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