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Finding the Third Proportional to 295,785 and 647,543.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 295,785 and 647,543.25 is: 1,417,625.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,785 : 647,543.25 = 647,543.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,785/647,543.25 = 647,543.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,785x = 647,543.25 × 647,543.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,785x = 419,312,260,620.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,312,260,620.56/295,785
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417,625.17

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