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Finding the Third Proportional to 296,662 and 614,350

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Solution

The third proportional to 296,662 and 614,350 is: 1,272,242.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,662 : 614,350 = 614,350 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,662/614,350 = 614,350/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,662x = 614,350 × 614,350
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,662x = 377,425,922,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,425,922,500/296,662
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272,242.22

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