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Finding the Third Proportional to 296,712 and 614,160

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Solution

The third proportional to 296,712 and 614,160 is: 1,271,241.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,712 : 614,160 = 614,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,712/614,160 = 614,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,712x = 614,160 × 614,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,712x = 377,192,505,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,192,505,600/296,712
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271,241.16

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