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Finding the Third Proportional to 295,094 and 632,272

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Solution

The third proportional to 295,094 and 632,272 is: 1,354,713.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,094 : 632,272 = 632,272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,094/632,272 = 632,272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,094x = 632,272 × 632,272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,094x = 399,767,881,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,767,881,984/295,094
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354,713.69

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