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Finding the Third Proportional to 296,520 and 652,368

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Solution

The third proportional to 296,520 and 652,368 is: 1,435,262.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,520 : 652,368 = 652,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,520/652,368 = 652,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,520x = 652,368 × 652,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,520x = 425,584,007,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,584,007,424/296,520
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435,262.40

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