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Finding the Third Proportional to 299,640 and 643,748

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Solution

The third proportional to 299,640 and 643,748 is: 1,383,031.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,640 : 643,748 = 643,748 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,640/643,748 = 643,748/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,640x = 643,748 × 643,748
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,640x = 414,411,487,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,411,487,504/299,640
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383,031.26

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