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Finding the Third Proportional to 295,650 and 670,221

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Solution

The third proportional to 295,650 and 670,221 is: 1,519,351.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,650 : 670,221 = 670,221 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,650/670,221 = 670,221/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,650x = 670,221 × 670,221
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,650x = 449,196,188,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,196,188,841/295,650
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519,351.22

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