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Finding the Third Proportional to 299,718 and 641,952

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Solution

The third proportional to 299,718 and 641,952 is: 1,374,967.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,718 : 641,952 = 641,952 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,718/641,952 = 641,952/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,718x = 641,952 × 641,952
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,718x = 412,102,370,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,102,370,304/299,718
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374,967.04

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