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Finding the Third Proportional to 299,466 and 438,052

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Solution

The third proportional to 299,466 and 438,052 is: 640,772.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,466 : 438,052 = 438,052 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,466/438,052 = 438,052/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,466x = 438,052 × 438,052
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,466x = 191,889,554,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,889,554,704/299,466
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,772.42

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