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Finding the Third Proportional to 299,648 and 643,765

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Solution

The third proportional to 299,648 and 643,765 is: 1,383,067.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,648 : 643,765 = 643,765 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,648/643,765 = 643,765/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,648x = 643,765 × 643,765
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,648x = 414,433,375,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,433,375,225/299,648
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383,067.38

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