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Finding the Third Proportional to 296,412 and 649,044

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Solution

The third proportional to 296,412 and 649,044 is: 1,421,191.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,412 : 649,044 = 649,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,412/649,044 = 649,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,412x = 649,044 × 649,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,412x = 421,258,113,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,258,113,936/296,412
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421,191.16

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