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Finding the Third Proportional to 296,032 and 639,420

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Solution

The third proportional to 296,032 and 639,420 is: 1,381,127.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,032 : 639,420 = 639,420 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,032/639,420 = 639,420/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,032x = 639,420 × 639,420
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,032x = 408,857,936,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,857,936,400/296,032
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381,127.50

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