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Finding the Third Proportional to 298,944 and 656,640

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Solution

The third proportional to 298,944 and 656,640 is: 1,442,330.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,944 : 656,640 = 656,640 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,944/656,640 = 656,640/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,944x = 656,640 × 656,640
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,944x = 431,176,089,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,176,089,600/298,944
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442,330.64

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