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Finding the Third Proportional to 296,041 and 651,130

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Solution

The third proportional to 296,041 and 651,130 is: 1,432,133.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,041 : 651,130 = 651,130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,041/651,130 = 651,130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,041x = 651,130 × 651,130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,041x = 423,970,276,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,970,276,900/296,041
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432,133.65

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