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Finding the Third Proportional to 296,724 and 614,184

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Solution

The third proportional to 296,724 and 614,184 is: 1,271,289.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,724 : 614,184 = 614,184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,724/614,184 = 614,184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,724x = 614,184 × 614,184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,724x = 377,221,985,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,221,985,856/296,724
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271,289.10

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