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Finding the Third Proportional to 298,680 and 644,862

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Solution

The third proportional to 298,680 and 644,862 is: 1,392,282.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,680 : 644,862 = 644,862 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,680/644,862 = 644,862/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,680x = 644,862 × 644,862
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,680x = 415,846,999,044
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,846,999,044/298,680
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392,282.71

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