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Finding the Third Proportional to 297,814 and 637,182

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Solution

The third proportional to 297,814 and 637,182 is: 1,363,270.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,814 : 637,182 = 637,182 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,814/637,182 = 637,182/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,814x = 637,182 × 637,182
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,814x = 406,000,901,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,000,901,124/297,814
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363,270.03

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