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Finding the Third Proportional to 296,872.50 and 700,101

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Solution

The third proportional to 296,872.50 and 700,101 is: 1,651,016.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,872.50 : 700,101 = 700,101 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,872.50/700,101 = 700,101/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,872.50x = 700,101 × 700,101
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,872.50x = 490,141,410,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,141,410,201/296,872.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,651,016.55

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