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Finding the Third Proportional to 296,005.50 and 651,057.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 296,005.50 and 651,057.75 is: 1,431,987.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,005.50 : 651,057.75 = 651,057.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,005.50/651,057.75 = 651,057.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,005.50x = 651,057.75 × 651,057.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,005.50x = 423,876,193,835.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,876,193,835.06/296,005.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,431,987.56

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