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Finding the Third Proportional to 296,268 and 639,080

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Solution

The third proportional to 296,268 and 639,080 is: 1,378,560.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,268 : 639,080 = 639,080 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,268/639,080 = 639,080/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,268x = 639,080 × 639,080
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,268x = 408,423,246,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,423,246,400/296,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378,560.11

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