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Finding the Third Proportional to 299,089 and 645,138

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Solution

The third proportional to 299,089 and 645,138 is: 1,391,569.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,089 : 645,138 = 645,138 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,089/645,138 = 645,138/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,089x = 645,138 × 645,138
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,089x = 416,203,039,044
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,203,039,044/299,089
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391,569.20

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