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Finding the Third Proportional to 299,707 and 643,477

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Solution

The third proportional to 299,707 and 643,477 is: 1,381,558.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,707 : 643,477 = 643,477 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,707/643,477 = 643,477/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,707x = 643,477 × 643,477
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,707x = 414,062,649,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,062,649,529/299,707
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381,558.15

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