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Finding the Third Proportional to 198,254 and 297,441

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Solution

The third proportional to 198,254 and 297,441 is: 446,251.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,254 : 297,441 = 297,441 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,254/297,441 = 297,441/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,254x = 297,441 × 297,441
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,254x = 88,471,148,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,471,148,481/198,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,251.52

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