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Finding the Third Proportional to 297,624 and 702,450

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Solution

The third proportional to 297,624 and 702,450 is: 1,657,917.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,624 : 702,450 = 702,450 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,624/702,450 = 702,450/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,624x = 702,450 × 702,450
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,624x = 493,436,002,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,436,002,500/297,624
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657,917.38

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