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Finding the Third Proportional to 298,207 and 621,562

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Solution

The third proportional to 298,207 and 621,562 is: 1,295,540.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,207 : 621,562 = 621,562 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,207/621,562 = 621,562/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,207x = 621,562 × 621,562
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,207x = 386,339,319,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,339,319,844/298,207
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295,540.75

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