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Finding the Third Proportional to 297,322 and 423,839

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Solution

The third proportional to 297,322 and 423,839 is: 604,191.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,322 : 423,839 = 423,839 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,322/423,839 = 423,839/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,322x = 423,839 × 423,839
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,322x = 179,639,497,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,639,497,921/297,322
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,191.74

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