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Finding the Third Proportional to 294,847 and 441,806

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Solution

The third proportional to 294,847 and 441,806 is: 662,012.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,847 : 441,806 = 441,806 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,847/441,806 = 441,806/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,847x = 441,806 × 441,806
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,847x = 195,192,541,636
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,192,541,636/294,847
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,012.98

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