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Finding the Third Proportional to 298,962 and 444,186

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Solution

The third proportional to 298,962 and 444,186 is: 659,954.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,962 : 444,186 = 444,186 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,962/444,186 = 444,186/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,962x = 444,186 × 444,186
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,962x = 197,301,202,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,301,202,596/298,962
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659,954.12

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