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Finding the Third Proportional to 299,217 and 645,990

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Solution

The third proportional to 299,217 and 645,990 is: 1,394,650.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,217 : 645,990 = 645,990 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,217/645,990 = 645,990/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,217x = 645,990 × 645,990
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,217x = 417,303,080,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,303,080,100/299,217
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394,650.30

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