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Finding the Third Proportional to 296,712 and 650,286

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Solution

The third proportional to 296,712 and 650,286 is: 1,425,193.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,712 : 650,286 = 650,286 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,712/650,286 = 650,286/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,712x = 650,286 × 650,286
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,712x = 422,871,881,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,871,881,796/296,712
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425,193.06

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