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Finding the Third Proportional to 295,088 and 632,252

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Solution

The third proportional to 295,088 and 632,252 is: 1,354,655.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,088 : 632,252 = 632,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,088/632,252 = 632,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,088x = 632,252 × 632,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,088x = 399,742,591,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,742,591,504/295,088
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354,655.53

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