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Finding the Third Proportional to 295,934 and 662,140

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Solution

The third proportional to 295,934 and 662,140 is: 1,481,510.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,934 : 662,140 = 662,140 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,934/662,140 = 662,140/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,934x = 662,140 × 662,140
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,934x = 438,429,379,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,429,379,600/295,934
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,481,510.67

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