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Finding the Third Proportional to 296,086 and 651,208

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Solution

The third proportional to 296,086 and 651,208 is: 1,432,259.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,086 : 651,208 = 651,208 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,086/651,208 = 651,208/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,086x = 651,208 × 651,208
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,086x = 424,071,859,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,071,859,264/296,086
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432,259.07

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