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Finding the Third Proportional to 296,026 and 639,316

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Solution

The third proportional to 296,026 and 639,316 is: 1,380,706.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,026 : 639,316 = 639,316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,026/639,316 = 639,316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,026x = 639,316 × 639,316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,026x = 408,724,947,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,724,947,856/296,026
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380,706.25

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