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Finding the Third Proportional to 299,806 and 638,453

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Solution

The third proportional to 299,806 and 638,453 is: 1,359,620.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,806 : 638,453 = 638,453 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,806/638,453 = 638,453/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,806x = 638,453 × 638,453
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,806x = 407,622,233,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,622,233,209/299,806
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359,620.00

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