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Finding the Third Proportional to 295,416 and 646,128

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Solution

The third proportional to 295,416 and 646,128 is: 1,413,198.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,416 : 646,128 = 646,128 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,416/646,128 = 646,128/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,416x = 646,128 × 646,128
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,416x = 417,481,392,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,481,392,384/295,416
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413,198.31

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