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Finding the Third Proportional to 299,646 and 643,761

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Solution

The third proportional to 299,646 and 643,761 is: 1,383,059.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,646 : 643,761 = 643,761 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,646/643,761 = 643,761/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,646x = 643,761 × 643,761
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,646x = 414,428,225,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,428,225,121/299,646
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383,059.43

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