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Finding the Third Proportional to 296,598 and 639,854

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Solution

The third proportional to 296,598 and 639,854 is: 1,380,363.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,598 : 639,854 = 639,854 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,598/639,854 = 639,854/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,598x = 639,854 × 639,854
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,598x = 409,413,141,316
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,413,141,316/296,598
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380,363.80

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