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Finding the Third Proportional to 296,654 and 614,336

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Solution

The third proportional to 296,654 and 614,336 is: 1,272,218.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,654 : 614,336 = 614,336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,654/614,336 = 614,336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,654x = 614,336 × 614,336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,654x = 377,408,720,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,408,720,896/296,654
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272,218.55

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