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Finding the Third Proportional to 297,936 and 416,754

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Solution

The third proportional to 297,936 and 416,754 is: 582,957.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,936 : 416,754 = 416,754 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,936/416,754 = 416,754/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,936x = 416,754 × 416,754
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,936x = 173,683,896,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,683,896,516/297,936
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,957.07

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