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Finding the Third Proportional to 296,460 and 651,962.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 296,460 and 651,962.25 is: 1,433,767.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,460 : 651,962.25 = 651,962.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,460/651,962.25 = 651,962.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,460x = 651,962.25 × 651,962.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,460x = 425,054,775,425.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,054,775,425.06/296,460
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433,767.71

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