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Finding the Third Proportional to 298,636 and 644,778

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Solution

The third proportional to 298,636 and 644,778 is: 1,392,125.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,636 : 644,778 = 644,778 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,636/644,778 = 644,778/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,636x = 644,778 × 644,778
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,636x = 415,738,669,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,738,669,284/298,636
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392,125.09

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