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Finding the Third Proportional to 296,573 and 699,804

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Solution

The third proportional to 296,573 and 699,804 is: 1,651,281.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,573 : 699,804 = 699,804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,573/699,804 = 699,804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,573x = 699,804 × 699,804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,573x = 489,725,638,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,725,638,416/296,573
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,651,281.94

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