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Finding the Third Proportional to 296,473.92 and 651,986.72

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Solution

The third proportional to 296,473.92 and 651,986.72 is: 1,433,808.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,473.92 : 651,986.72 = 651,986.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,473.92/651,986.72 = 651,986.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,473.92x = 651,986.72 × 651,986.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,473.92x = 425,086,681,426.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,086,681,426.39/296,473.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433,808.00

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