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Finding the Third Proportional to 293,979 and 643,982

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Solution

The third proportional to 293,979 and 643,982 is: 1,410,688.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,979 : 643,982 = 643,982 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,979/643,982 = 643,982/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,979x = 643,982 × 643,982
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,979x = 414,712,816,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,712,816,324/293,979
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410,688.57

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