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Finding the Third Proportional to 298,970 and 444,197

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Solution

The third proportional to 298,970 and 444,197 is: 659,969.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,970 : 444,197 = 444,197 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,970/444,197 = 444,197/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,970x = 444,197 × 444,197
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,970x = 197,310,974,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,310,974,809/298,970
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659,969.14

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