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Finding the Third Proportional to 296,303 and 651,682

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Solution

The third proportional to 296,303 and 651,682 is: 1,433,294.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,303 : 651,682 = 651,682 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,303/651,682 = 651,682/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,303x = 651,682 × 651,682
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,303x = 424,689,429,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,689,429,124/296,303
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433,294.40

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