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Finding the Third Proportional to 299,619 and 643,707

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Solution

The third proportional to 299,619 and 643,707 is: 1,382,952.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,619 : 643,707 = 643,707 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,619/643,707 = 643,707/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,619x = 643,707 × 643,707
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,619x = 414,358,701,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,358,701,849/299,619
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382,952.02

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