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Finding the Third Proportional to 295,884 and 418,669

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Solution

The third proportional to 295,884 and 418,669 is: 592,406.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,884 : 418,669 = 418,669 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,884/418,669 = 418,669/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,884x = 418,669 × 418,669
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,884x = 175,283,731,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,283,731,561/295,884
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,406.93

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