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Finding the Third Proportional to 296,761 and 700,086

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Solution

The third proportional to 296,761 and 700,086 is: 1,651,566.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,761 : 700,086 = 700,086 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,761/700,086 = 700,086/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,761x = 700,086 × 700,086
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,761x = 490,120,407,396
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,120,407,396/296,761
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,651,566.10

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