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Finding the Third Proportional to 299,408.06 and 638,011.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 299,408.06 and 638,011.69 is: 1,359,545.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,408.06 : 638,011.69 = 638,011.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,408.06/638,011.69 = 638,011.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,408.06x = 638,011.69 × 638,011.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,408.06x = 407,058,913,386.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,058,913,386.60/299,408.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359,545.60

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