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Finding the Third Proportional to 198,544 and 297,856

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Solution

The third proportional to 198,544 and 297,856 is: 446,844.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,544 : 297,856 = 297,856 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,544/297,856 = 297,856/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,544x = 297,856 × 297,856
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,544x = 88,718,196,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,718,196,736/198,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,844.01

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