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Finding the Third Proportional to 298,108 and 437,658

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Solution

The third proportional to 298,108 and 437,658 is: 642,534.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,108 : 437,658 = 437,658 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,108/437,658 = 437,658/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,108x = 437,658 × 437,658
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,108x = 191,544,524,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,544,524,964/298,108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642,534.00

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