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Finding the Third Proportional to 295,628 and 670,173

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Solution

The third proportional to 295,628 and 670,173 is: 1,519,246.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,628 : 670,173 = 670,173 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,628/670,173 = 670,173/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,628x = 670,173 × 670,173
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,628x = 449,131,849,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,131,849,929/295,628
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519,246.65

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