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Finding the Third Proportional to 295,078 and 633,161

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Solution

The third proportional to 295,078 and 633,161 is: 1,358,599.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,078 : 633,161 = 633,161 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,078/633,161 = 633,161/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,078x = 633,161 × 633,161
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,078x = 400,892,851,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,892,851,921/295,078
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358,599.60

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