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Finding the Third Proportional to 295,876 and 646,994

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Solution

The third proportional to 295,876 and 646,994 is: 1,414,786.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,876 : 646,994 = 646,994 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,876/646,994 = 646,994/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,876x = 646,994 × 646,994
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,876x = 418,601,236,036
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,601,236,036/295,876
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414,786.05

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