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Finding the Third Proportional to 295,898 and 432,772

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Solution

The third proportional to 295,898 and 432,772 is: 632,960.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,898 : 432,772 = 432,772 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,898/432,772 = 432,772/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,898x = 432,772 × 432,772
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,898x = 187,291,603,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,291,603,984/295,898
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632,960.02

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