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Finding the Third Proportional to 299,853 and 644,170.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 299,853 and 644,170.50 is: 1,383,863.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,853 : 644,170.50 = 644,170.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,853/644,170.50 = 644,170.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,853x = 644,170.50 × 644,170.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,853x = 414,955,633,070.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,955,633,070.25/299,853
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383,863.54

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