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Finding the Third Proportional to 296,767 and 657,578

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Solution

The third proportional to 296,767 and 657,578 is: 1,457,065.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,767 : 657,578 = 657,578 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,767/657,578 = 657,578/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,767x = 657,578 × 657,578
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,767x = 432,408,826,084
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,408,826,084/296,767
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457,065.06

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