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Finding the Third Proportional to 295,218 and 647,176.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 295,218 and 647,176.50 is: 1,418,739.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,218 : 647,176.50 = 647,176.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,218/647,176.50 = 647,176.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,218x = 647,176.50 × 647,176.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,218x = 418,837,422,152.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,837,422,152.25/295,218
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418,739.45

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