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Finding the Third Proportional to 297,825 and 642,303

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Solution

The third proportional to 297,825 and 642,303 is: 1,385,219.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,825 : 642,303 = 642,303 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,825/642,303 = 642,303/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,825x = 642,303 × 642,303
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,825x = 412,553,143,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,553,143,809/297,825
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385,219.99

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