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Finding the Third Proportional to 297,979 and 646,752

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Solution

The third proportional to 297,979 and 646,752 is: 1,403,750.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,979 : 646,752 = 646,752 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,979/646,752 = 646,752/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,979x = 646,752 × 646,752
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,979x = 418,288,149,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,288,149,504/297,979
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403,750.43

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