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Finding the Third Proportional to 296,667 and 439,452

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Solution

The third proportional to 296,667 and 439,452 is: 650,959.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,667 : 439,452 = 439,452 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,667/439,452 = 439,452/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,667x = 439,452 × 439,452
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,667x = 193,118,060,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,118,060,304/296,667
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650,959.02

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