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Finding the Third Proportional to 296,093 and 651,235

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Solution

The third proportional to 296,093 and 651,235 is: 1,432,343.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,093 : 651,235 = 651,235 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,093/651,235 = 651,235/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,093x = 651,235 × 651,235
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,093x = 424,107,025,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,107,025,225/296,093
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432,343.98

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