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Finding the Third Proportional to 296,090 and 651,226

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Solution

The third proportional to 296,090 and 651,226 is: 1,432,318.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,090 : 651,226 = 651,226 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,090/651,226 = 651,226/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,090x = 651,226 × 651,226
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,090x = 424,095,303,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,095,303,076/296,090
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432,318.90

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