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Finding the Third Proportional to 299,751 and 627,216

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Solution

The third proportional to 299,751 and 627,216 is: 1,312,422.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,751 : 627,216 = 627,216 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,751/627,216 = 627,216/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,751x = 627,216 × 627,216
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,751x = 393,399,910,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,399,910,656/299,751
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312,422.35

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