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Finding the Third Proportional to 299,911 and 650,664

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Solution

The third proportional to 299,911 and 650,664 is: 1,411,630.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,911 : 650,664 = 650,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,911/650,664 = 650,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,911x = 650,664 × 650,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,911x = 423,363,640,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,363,640,896/299,911
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411,630.92

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