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Finding the Third Proportional to 299,248 and 639,967

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Solution

The third proportional to 299,248 and 639,967 is: 1,368,623.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,248 : 639,967 = 639,967 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,248/639,967 = 639,967/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,248x = 639,967 × 639,967
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,248x = 409,557,761,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,557,761,089/299,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368,623.22

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