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Finding the Third Proportional to 298,033.50 and 638,679.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 298,033.50 and 638,679.50 is: 1,368,676.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,033.50 : 638,679.50 = 638,679.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,033.50/638,679.50 = 638,679.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,033.50x = 638,679.50 × 638,679.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,033.50x = 407,911,503,720.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,911,503,720.25/298,033.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368,676.69

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