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Finding the Third Proportional to 296,043 and 651,135

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Solution

The third proportional to 296,043 and 651,135 is: 1,432,145.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,043 : 651,135 = 651,135 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,043/651,135 = 651,135/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,043x = 651,135 × 651,135
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,043x = 423,976,788,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,976,788,225/296,043
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432,145.97

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