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Finding the Third Proportional to 297,955.13 and 425,638.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 297,955.13 and 425,638.13 is: 608,037.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,955.13 : 425,638.13 = 425,638.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,955.13/425,638.13 = 425,638.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,955.13x = 425,638.13 × 425,638.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,955.13x = 181,167,813,453.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,167,813,453.52/297,955.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608,037.25

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