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Finding the Third Proportional to 297,950 and 419,765

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Solution

The third proportional to 297,950 and 419,765 is: 591,383.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,950 : 419,765 = 419,765 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,950/419,765 = 419,765/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,950x = 419,765 × 419,765
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,950x = 176,202,655,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,202,655,225/297,950
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,383.30

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