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Finding the Third Proportional to 299,745 and 627,204

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Solution

The third proportional to 299,745 and 627,204 is: 1,312,398.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,745 : 627,204 = 627,204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,745/627,204 = 627,204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,745x = 627,204 × 627,204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,745x = 393,384,857,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,384,857,616/299,745
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312,398.40

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