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Finding the Third Proportional to 296,832 and 660,100

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Solution

The third proportional to 296,832 and 660,100 is: 1,467,941.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,832 : 660,100 = 660,100 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,832/660,100 = 660,100/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,832x = 660,100 × 660,100
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,832x = 435,732,010,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,732,010,000/296,832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467,941.50

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