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Finding the Third Proportional to 295,969 and 639,230

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Solution

The third proportional to 295,969 and 639,230 is: 1,380,600.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,969 : 639,230 = 639,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,969/639,230 = 639,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,969x = 639,230 × 639,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,969x = 408,614,992,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,614,992,900/295,969
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380,600.65

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