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Finding the Third Proportional to 296,892 and 622,948.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 296,892 and 622,948.50 is: 1,307,090.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,892 : 622,948.50 = 622,948.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,892/622,948.50 = 622,948.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,892x = 622,948.50 × 622,948.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,892x = 388,064,833,652.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,064,833,652.25/296,892
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307,090.91

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