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Finding the Third Proportional to 296,434 and 659,185

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Solution

The third proportional to 296,434 and 659,185 is: 1,465,840.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,434 : 659,185 = 659,185 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,434/659,185 = 659,185/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,434x = 659,185 × 659,185
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,434x = 434,524,864,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,524,864,225/296,434
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465,840.17

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