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Finding the Third Proportional to 296,094 and 651,237

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Solution

The third proportional to 296,094 and 651,237 is: 1,432,347.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,094 : 651,237 = 651,237 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,094/651,237 = 651,237/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,094x = 651,237 × 651,237
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,094x = 424,109,630,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,109,630,169/296,094
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432,347.94

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