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Finding the Third Proportional to 299,540 and 644,751

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Solution

The third proportional to 299,540 and 644,751 is: 1,387,807.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,540 : 644,751 = 644,751 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,540/644,751 = 644,751/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,540x = 644,751 × 644,751
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,540x = 415,703,852,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,703,852,001/299,540
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387,807.48

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