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Finding the Third Proportional to 297,480 and 433,758

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Solution

The third proportional to 297,480 and 433,758 is: 632,466.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,480 : 433,758 = 433,758 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,480/433,758 = 433,758/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,480x = 433,758 × 433,758
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,480x = 188,146,002,564
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,146,002,564/297,480
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632,466.06

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