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Finding the Third Proportional to 296,861 and 700,079

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Solution

The third proportional to 296,861 and 700,079 is: 1,650,976.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,861 : 700,079 = 700,079 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,861/700,079 = 700,079/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,861x = 700,079 × 700,079
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,861x = 490,110,606,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,110,606,241/296,861
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,650,976.74

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