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Finding the Third Proportional to 298,974 and 436,948

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Solution

The third proportional to 298,974 and 436,948 is: 638,595.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,974 : 436,948 = 436,948 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,974/436,948 = 436,948/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,974x = 436,948 × 436,948
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,974x = 190,923,554,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,923,554,704/298,974
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,595.85

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