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Finding the Third Proportional to 298,932 and 436,902

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Solution

The third proportional to 298,932 and 436,902 is: 638,551.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,932 : 436,902 = 436,902 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,932/436,902 = 436,902/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,932x = 436,902 × 436,902
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,932x = 190,883,357,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,883,357,604/298,932
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,551.10

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