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Finding the Third Proportional to 299,864 and 644,192

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Solution

The third proportional to 299,864 and 644,192 is: 1,383,905.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,864 : 644,192 = 644,192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,864/644,192 = 644,192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,864x = 644,192 × 644,192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,864x = 414,983,332,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,983,332,864/299,864
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383,905.15

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