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Finding the Third Proportional to 296,883 and 622,930.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 296,883 and 622,930.50 is: 1,307,054.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,883 : 622,930.50 = 622,930.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,883/622,930.50 = 622,930.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,883x = 622,930.50 × 622,930.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,883x = 388,042,407,830.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,042,407,830.25/296,883
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307,054.99

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