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Finding the Third Proportional to 293,388 and 643,800

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Solution

The third proportional to 293,388 and 643,800 is: 1,412,731.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,388 : 643,800 = 643,800 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,388/643,800 = 643,800/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,388x = 643,800 × 643,800
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,388x = 414,478,440,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,478,440,000/293,388
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412,731.40

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