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Finding the Third Proportional to 299,056 and 631,808

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Solution

The third proportional to 299,056 and 631,808 is: 1,334,804.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,056 : 631,808 = 631,808 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,056/631,808 = 631,808/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,056x = 631,808 × 631,808
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,056x = 399,181,348,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,181,348,864/299,056
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334,804.68

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