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Finding the Third Proportional to 299,438 and 649,238

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Solution

The third proportional to 299,438 and 649,238 is: 1,407,670.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,438 : 649,238 = 649,238 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,438/649,238 = 649,238/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,438x = 649,238 × 649,238
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,438x = 421,509,980,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,509,980,644/299,438
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,407,670.30

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