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Finding the Third Proportional to 299,654 and 643,777

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Solution

The third proportional to 299,654 and 643,777 is: 1,383,091.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,654 : 643,777 = 643,777 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,654/643,777 = 643,777/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,654x = 643,777 × 643,777
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,654x = 414,448,825,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,448,825,729/299,654
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383,091.25

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