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Finding the Third Proportional to 297,060 and 618,600

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Solution

The third proportional to 297,060 and 618,600 is: 1,288,177.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,060 : 618,600 = 618,600 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,060/618,600 = 618,600/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,060x = 618,600 × 618,600
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,060x = 382,665,960,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,665,960,000/297,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288,177.34

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