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Finding the Third Proportional to 296,781 and 699,886

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Solution

The third proportional to 296,781 and 699,886 is: 1,650,511.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,781 : 699,886 = 699,886 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,781/699,886 = 699,886/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,781x = 699,886 × 699,886
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,781x = 489,840,412,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,840,412,996/296,781
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,650,511.36

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