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Finding the Third Proportional to 295,785 and 647,547

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Solution

The third proportional to 295,785 and 647,547 is: 1,417,641.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,785 : 647,547 = 647,547 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,785/647,547 = 647,547/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,785x = 647,547 × 647,547
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,785x = 419,317,117,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,317,117,209/295,785
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417,641.59

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