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Finding the Third Proportional to 297,022 and 650,186

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Solution

The third proportional to 297,022 and 650,186 is: 1,423,267.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,022 : 650,186 = 650,186 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,022/650,186 = 650,186/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,022x = 650,186 × 650,186
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,022x = 422,741,834,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,741,834,596/297,022
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423,267.75

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