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Finding the Third Proportional to 299,469 and 438,055

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Solution

The third proportional to 299,469 and 438,055 is: 640,774.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,469 : 438,055 = 438,055 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,469/438,055 = 438,055/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,469x = 438,055 × 438,055
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,469x = 191,892,183,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,892,183,025/299,469
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,774.78

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