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Finding the Third Proportional to 296,062 and 698,430

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Solution

The third proportional to 296,062 and 698,430 is: 1,647,642.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,062 : 698,430 = 698,430 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,062/698,430 = 698,430/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,062x = 698,430 × 698,430
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,062x = 487,804,464,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,804,464,900/296,062
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,647,642.94

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