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Finding the Third Proportional to 296,076 and 651,195

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Solution

The third proportional to 296,076 and 651,195 is: 1,432,250.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,076 : 651,195 = 651,195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,076/651,195 = 651,195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,076x = 651,195 × 651,195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,076x = 424,054,928,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,054,928,025/296,076
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432,250.26

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