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Finding the Third Proportional to 297,753 and 649,042

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Solution

The third proportional to 297,753 and 649,042 is: 1,414,781.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,753 : 649,042 = 649,042 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,753/649,042 = 649,042/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,753x = 649,042 × 649,042
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,753x = 421,255,517,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,255,517,764/297,753
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414,781.77

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