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Finding the Third Proportional to 299,856 and 644,174

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Solution

The third proportional to 299,856 and 644,174 is: 1,383,864.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,856 : 644,174 = 644,174 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,856/644,174 = 644,174/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,856x = 644,174 × 644,174
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,856x = 414,960,142,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,960,142,276/299,856
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383,864.73

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