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Finding the Third Proportional to 299,706 and 627,117

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Solution

The third proportional to 299,706 and 627,117 is: 1,312,205.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,706 : 627,117 = 627,117 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,706/627,117 = 627,117/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,706x = 627,117 × 627,117
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,706x = 393,275,731,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,275,731,689/299,706
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312,205.07

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