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Finding the Third Proportional to 297,650 and 460,299

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Solution

The third proportional to 297,650 and 460,299 is: 711,826.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,650 : 460,299 = 460,299 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,650/460,299 = 460,299/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,650x = 460,299 × 460,299
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,650x = 211,875,169,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,875,169,401/297,650
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711,826.54

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