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Finding the Third Proportional to 299,524 and 658,952

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Solution

The third proportional to 299,524 and 658,952 is: 1,449,692.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,524 : 658,952 = 658,952 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,524/658,952 = 658,952/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,524x = 658,952 × 658,952
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,524x = 434,217,738,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,217,738,304/299,524
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449,692.64

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