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Finding the Third Proportional to 297,118 and 650,378

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Solution

The third proportional to 297,118 and 650,378 is: 1,423,648.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,118 : 650,378 = 650,378 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,118/650,378 = 650,378/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,118x = 650,378 × 650,378
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,118x = 422,991,542,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,991,542,884/297,118
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423,648.32

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