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Finding the Third Proportional to 297,098 and 641,542

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Solution

The third proportional to 297,098 and 641,542 is: 1,385,321.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,098 : 641,542 = 641,542 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,098/641,542 = 641,542/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,098x = 641,542 × 641,542
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,098x = 411,576,137,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,576,137,764/297,098
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385,321.13

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