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Finding the Third Proportional to 299,319 and 437,304

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Solution

The third proportional to 299,319 and 437,304 is: 638,899.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,319 : 437,304 = 437,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,319/437,304 = 437,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,319x = 437,304 × 437,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,319x = 191,234,788,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,234,788,416/299,319
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,899.60

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