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Finding the Third Proportional to 295,386 and 647,952

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Solution

The third proportional to 295,386 and 647,952 is: 1,421,332.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,386 : 647,952 = 647,952 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,386/647,952 = 647,952/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,386x = 647,952 × 647,952
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,386x = 419,841,794,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,841,794,304/295,386
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421,332.75

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