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Finding the Third Proportional to 299,635 and 649,165

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Solution

The third proportional to 299,635 and 649,165 is: 1,406,428.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,635 : 649,165 = 649,165 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,635/649,165 = 649,165/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,635x = 649,165 × 649,165
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,635x = 421,415,197,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,415,197,225/299,635
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406,428.48

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