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Finding the Third Proportional to 295,965 and 418,788

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Solution

The third proportional to 295,965 and 418,788 is: 592,581.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,965 : 418,788 = 418,788 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,965/418,788 = 418,788/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,965x = 418,788 × 418,788
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,965x = 175,383,388,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,383,388,944/295,965
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,581.52

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