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Finding the Third Proportional to 296,169 and 639,621

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Solution

The third proportional to 296,169 and 639,621 is: 1,381,356.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,169 : 639,621 = 639,621 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,169/639,621 = 639,621/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,169x = 639,621 × 639,621
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,169x = 409,115,023,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,115,023,641/296,169
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381,356.67

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