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Finding the Third Proportional to 299,104 and 645,170

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Solution

The third proportional to 299,104 and 645,170 is: 1,391,637.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,104 : 645,170 = 645,170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,104/645,170 = 645,170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,104x = 645,170 × 645,170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,104x = 416,244,328,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,244,328,900/299,104
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391,637.45

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