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Finding the Third Proportional to 299,282 and 656,724

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Solution

The third proportional to 299,282 and 656,724 is: 1,441,070.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,282 : 656,724 = 656,724 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,282/656,724 = 656,724/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,282x = 656,724 × 656,724
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,282x = 431,286,412,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,286,412,176/299,282
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441,070.34

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