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Finding the Third Proportional to 295,787 and 647,548

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Solution

The third proportional to 295,787 and 647,548 is: 1,417,636.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,787 : 647,548 = 647,548 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,787/647,548 = 647,548/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,787x = 647,548 × 647,548
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,787x = 419,318,412,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,318,412,304/295,787
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417,636.38

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