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Finding the Third Proportional to 297,892 and 638,425

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Solution

The third proportional to 297,892 and 638,425 is: 1,368,235.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,892 : 638,425 = 638,425 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,892/638,425 = 638,425/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,892x = 638,425 × 638,425
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,892x = 407,586,480,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,586,480,625/297,892
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368,235.74

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