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Finding the Third Proportional to 299,421 and 440,367.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 299,421 and 440,367.75 is: 647,662.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,421 : 440,367.75 = 440,367.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,421/440,367.75 = 440,367.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,421x = 440,367.75 × 440,367.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,421x = 193,923,755,240.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,923,755,240.06/299,421
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,662.51

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