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Finding the Third Proportional to 295,632 and 648,491

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Solution

The third proportional to 295,632 and 648,491 is: 1,422,513.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,632 : 648,491 = 648,491 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,632/648,491 = 648,491/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,632x = 648,491 × 648,491
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,632x = 420,540,577,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,540,577,081/295,632
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422,513.72

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