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Finding the Third Proportional to 299,854 and 644,170

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Solution

The third proportional to 299,854 and 644,170 is: 1,383,856.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,854 : 644,170 = 644,170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,854/644,170 = 644,170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,854x = 644,170 × 644,170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,854x = 414,954,988,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,954,988,900/299,854
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383,856.77

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