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Finding the Third Proportional to 296,088 and 651,222

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Solution

The third proportional to 296,088 and 651,222 is: 1,432,310.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,088 : 651,222 = 651,222 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,088/651,222 = 651,222/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,088x = 651,222 × 651,222
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,088x = 424,090,093,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,090,093,284/296,088
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432,310.98

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