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Finding the Third Proportional to 295,408 and 644,284

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Solution

The third proportional to 295,408 and 644,284 is: 1,405,181.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,408 : 644,284 = 644,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,408/644,284 = 644,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,408x = 644,284 × 644,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,408x = 415,101,872,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,101,872,656/295,408
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405,181.55

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