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Finding the Third Proportional to 295,560 and 432,855

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Solution

The third proportional to 295,560 and 432,855 is: 633,926.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,560 : 432,855 = 432,855 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,560/432,855 = 432,855/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,560x = 432,855 × 432,855
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,560x = 187,363,451,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,363,451,025/295,560
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633,926.96

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