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Finding the Third Proportional to 296,594 and 639,846

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Solution

The third proportional to 296,594 and 639,846 is: 1,380,347.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,594 : 639,846 = 639,846 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,594/639,846 = 639,846/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,594x = 639,846 × 639,846
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,594x = 409,402,903,716
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,402,903,716/296,594
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380,347.90

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