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Finding the Third Proportional to 296,964 and 660,172

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Solution

The third proportional to 296,964 and 660,172 is: 1,467,609.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,964 : 660,172 = 660,172 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,964/660,172 = 660,172/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,964x = 660,172 × 660,172
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,964x = 435,827,069,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,827,069,584/296,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467,609.10

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