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Finding the Third Proportional to 295,966 and 639,223

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Solution

The third proportional to 295,966 and 639,223 is: 1,380,584.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,966 : 639,223 = 639,223 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,966/639,223 = 639,223/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,966x = 639,223 × 639,223
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,966x = 408,606,043,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,606,043,729/295,966
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380,584.40

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