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Finding the Third Proportional to 296,604 and 639,864

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Solution

The third proportional to 296,604 and 639,864 is: 1,380,379.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,604 : 639,864 = 639,864 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,604/639,864 = 639,864/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,604x = 639,864 × 639,864
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,604x = 409,425,938,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,425,938,496/296,604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380,379.02

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