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Finding the Third Proportional to 295,632 and 670,183.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 295,632 and 670,183.50 is: 1,519,273.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,632 : 670,183.50 = 670,183.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,632/670,183.50 = 670,183.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,632x = 670,183.50 × 670,183.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,632x = 449,145,923,672.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,145,923,672.25/295,632
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519,273.70

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