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Finding the Third Proportional to 299,833 and 644,130

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Solution

The third proportional to 299,833 and 644,130 is: 1,383,781.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,833 : 644,130 = 644,130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,833/644,130 = 644,130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,833x = 644,130 × 644,130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,833x = 414,903,456,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,903,456,900/299,833
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383,781.83

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