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Finding the Third Proportional to 296,416 and 639,160

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Solution

The third proportional to 296,416 and 639,160 is: 1,378,216.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,416 : 639,160 = 639,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,416/639,160 = 639,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,416x = 639,160 × 639,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,416x = 408,525,505,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,525,505,600/296,416
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378,216.78

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