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Finding the Third Proportional to 299,630 and 641,905

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Solution

The third proportional to 299,630 and 641,905 is: 1,375,169.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,630 : 641,905 = 641,905 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,630/641,905 = 641,905/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,630x = 641,905 × 641,905
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,630x = 412,042,029,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,042,029,025/299,630
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375,169.47

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