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Finding the Third Proportional to 299,528 and 651,541

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Solution

The third proportional to 299,528 and 651,541 is: 1,417,248.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,528 : 651,541 = 651,541 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,528/651,541 = 651,541/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,528x = 651,541 × 651,541
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,528x = 424,505,674,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,505,674,681/299,528
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417,248.72

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