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Finding the Third Proportional to 299,605.50 and 643,275

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Solution

The third proportional to 299,605.50 and 643,275 is: 1,381,158.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,605.50 : 643,275 = 643,275 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,605.50/643,275 = 643,275/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,605.50x = 643,275 × 643,275
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,605.50x = 413,802,725,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,802,725,625/299,605.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381,158.64

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