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Finding the Third Proportional to 296,584 and 639,822

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Solution

The third proportional to 296,584 and 639,822 is: 1,380,290.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,584 : 639,822 = 639,822 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,584/639,822 = 639,822/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,584x = 639,822 × 639,822
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,584x = 409,372,191,684
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,372,191,684/296,584
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380,290.88

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