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Finding the Third Proportional to 295,983 and 418,815

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Solution

The third proportional to 295,983 and 418,815 is: 592,621.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,983 : 418,815 = 418,815 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,983/418,815 = 418,815/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,983x = 418,815 × 418,815
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,983x = 175,406,004,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,406,004,225/295,983
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,621.89

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