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Finding the Third Proportional to 295,786 and 647,546

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Solution

The third proportional to 295,786 and 647,546 is: 1,417,632.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,786 : 647,546 = 647,546 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,786/647,546 = 647,546/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,786x = 647,546 × 647,546
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,786x = 419,315,822,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,315,822,116/295,786
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417,632.42

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