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Finding the Third Proportional to 299,298 and 646,073

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Solution

The third proportional to 299,298 and 646,073 is: 1,394,631.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,298 : 646,073 = 646,073 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,298/646,073 = 646,073/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,298x = 646,073 × 646,073
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,298x = 417,410,321,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,410,321,329/299,298
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394,631.17

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