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Finding the Third Proportional to 299,744 and 627,198

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Solution

The third proportional to 299,744 and 627,198 is: 1,312,377.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,744 : 627,198 = 627,198 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,744/627,198 = 627,198/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,744x = 627,198 × 627,198
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,744x = 393,377,331,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,377,331,204/299,744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312,377.67

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