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Finding the Third Proportional to 296,584 and 614,208

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Solution

The third proportional to 296,584 and 614,208 is: 1,271,988.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,584 : 614,208 = 614,208 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,584/614,208 = 614,208/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,584x = 614,208 × 614,208
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,584x = 377,251,467,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,251,467,264/296,584
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271,988.60

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