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Finding the Third Proportional to 296,716 and 614,168

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Solution

The third proportional to 296,716 and 614,168 is: 1,271,257.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,716 : 614,168 = 614,168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,716/614,168 = 614,168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,716x = 614,168 × 614,168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,716x = 377,202,332,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,202,332,224/296,716
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271,257.14

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