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Finding the Third Proportional to 295,230 and 611,470

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Solution

The third proportional to 295,230 and 611,470 is: 1,266,455.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,230 : 611,470 = 611,470 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,230/611,470 = 611,470/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,230x = 611,470 × 611,470
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,230x = 373,895,560,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,895,560,900/295,230
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266,455.17

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