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Finding the Third Proportional to 295,908 and 647,186

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Solution

The third proportional to 295,908 and 647,186 is: 1,415,472.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,908 : 647,186 = 647,186 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,908/647,186 = 647,186/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,908x = 647,186 × 647,186
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,908x = 418,849,718,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,849,718,596/295,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415,472.78

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