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Finding the Third Proportional to 298,792 and 625,286

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Solution

The third proportional to 298,792 and 625,286 is: 1,308,544.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,792 : 625,286 = 625,286 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,792/625,286 = 625,286/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,792x = 625,286 × 625,286
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,792x = 390,982,581,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,982,581,796/298,792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308,544.34

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