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Finding the Third Proportional to 299,820 and 638,481

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Solution

The third proportional to 299,820 and 638,481 is: 1,359,675.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,820 : 638,481 = 638,481 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,820/638,481 = 638,481/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,820x = 638,481 × 638,481
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,820x = 407,657,987,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,657,987,361/299,820
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359,675.76

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