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Finding the Third Proportional to 295,638 and 670,198

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Solution

The third proportional to 295,638 and 670,198 is: 1,519,308.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,638 : 670,198 = 670,198 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,638/670,198 = 670,198/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,638x = 670,198 × 670,198
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,638x = 449,165,359,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,165,359,204/295,638
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519,308.61

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