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Finding the Third Proportional to 297,444 and 649,044

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Solution

The third proportional to 297,444 and 649,044 is: 1,416,260.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,444 : 649,044 = 649,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,444/649,044 = 649,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,444x = 649,044 × 649,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,444x = 421,258,113,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,258,113,936/297,444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416,260.25

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