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Finding the Third Proportional to 296,777.75 and 699,872.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 296,777.75 and 699,872.75 is: 1,650,466.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,777.75 : 699,872.75 = 699,872.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,777.75/699,872.75 = 699,872.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,777.75x = 699,872.75 × 699,872.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,777.75x = 489,821,866,192.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,821,866,192.56/296,777.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,650,466.94

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