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Finding the Third Proportional to 296,784 and 699,894

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Solution

The third proportional to 296,784 and 699,894 is: 1,650,532.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,784 : 699,894 = 699,894 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,784/699,894 = 699,894/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,784x = 699,894 × 699,894
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,784x = 489,851,611,236
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,851,611,236/296,784
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,650,532.41

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