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Finding the Third Proportional to 296,577 and 639,810

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Solution

The third proportional to 296,577 and 639,810 is: 1,380,271.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,577 : 639,810 = 639,810 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,577/639,810 = 639,810/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,577x = 639,810 × 639,810
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,577x = 409,356,836,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,356,836,100/296,577
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380,271.69

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