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Finding the Third Proportional to 296,282 and 637,522

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Solution

The third proportional to 296,282 and 637,522 is: 1,371,781.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,282 : 637,522 = 637,522 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,282/637,522 = 637,522/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,282x = 637,522 × 637,522
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,282x = 406,434,300,484
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,434,300,484/296,282
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371,781.95

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