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Finding the Third Proportional to 296,111 and 651,258

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Solution

The third proportional to 296,111 and 651,258 is: 1,432,358.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,111 : 651,258 = 651,258 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,111/651,258 = 651,258/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,111x = 651,258 × 651,258
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,111x = 424,136,982,564
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,136,982,564/296,111
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432,358.08

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