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Finding the Third Proportional to 296,072 and 603,136

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Solution

The third proportional to 296,072 and 603,136 is: 1,228,664.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,072 : 603,136 = 603,136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,072/603,136 = 603,136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,072x = 603,136 × 603,136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,072x = 363,773,034,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,773,034,496/296,072
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228,664.09

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