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Finding the Third Proportional to 293,991 and 643,998

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Solution

The third proportional to 293,991 and 643,998 is: 1,410,701.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,991 : 643,998 = 643,998 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,991/643,998 = 643,998/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,991x = 643,998 × 643,998
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,991x = 414,733,424,004
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,733,424,004/293,991
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410,701.09

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