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Finding the Third Proportional to 295,577 and 612,175

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Solution

The third proportional to 295,577 and 612,175 is: 1,267,886.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,577 : 612,175 = 612,175 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,577/612,175 = 612,175/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,577x = 612,175 × 612,175
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,577x = 374,758,230,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,758,230,625/295,577
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267,886.98

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