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Finding the Third Proportional to 293,974.75 and 643,999.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 293,974.75 and 643,999.75 is: 1,410,786.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,974.75 : 643,999.75 = 643,999.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,974.75/643,999.75 = 643,999.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,974.75x = 643,999.75 × 643,999.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,974.75x = 414,735,678,000.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,735,678,000.06/293,974.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410,786.74

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