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Finding the Third Proportional to 296,038 and 639,432

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Solution

The third proportional to 296,038 and 639,432 is: 1,381,151.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,038 : 639,432 = 639,432 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,038/639,432 = 639,432/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,038x = 639,432 × 639,432
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,038x = 408,873,282,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,873,282,624/296,038
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381,151.35

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