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Finding the Third Proportional to 294,431 and 638,650

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Solution

The third proportional to 294,431 and 638,650 is: 1,385,295.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,431 : 638,650 = 638,650 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,431/638,650 = 638,650/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,431x = 638,650 × 638,650
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,431x = 407,873,822,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,873,822,500/294,431
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385,295.10

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