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Finding the Third Proportional to 295,448 and 644,348

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Solution

The third proportional to 295,448 and 644,348 is: 1,405,270.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,448 : 644,348 = 644,348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,448/644,348 = 644,348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,448x = 644,348 × 644,348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,448x = 415,184,345,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,184,345,104/295,448
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405,270.45

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