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Finding the Third Proportional to 296,432 and 649,360

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Solution

The third proportional to 296,432 and 649,360 is: 1,422,479.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,432 : 649,360 = 649,360 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,432/649,360 = 649,360/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,432x = 649,360 × 649,360
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,432x = 421,668,409,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,668,409,600/296,432
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422,479.39

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