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Finding the Third Proportional to 299,093 and 645,148

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Solution

The third proportional to 299,093 and 645,148 is: 1,391,593.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,093 : 645,148 = 645,148 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,093/645,148 = 645,148/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,093x = 645,148 × 645,148
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,093x = 416,215,941,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,215,941,904/299,093
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391,593.72

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