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Finding the Third Proportional to 300,291 and 659,643

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Solution

The third proportional to 300,291 and 659,643 is: 1,449,024.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,291 : 659,643 = 659,643 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,291/659,643 = 659,643/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,291x = 659,643 × 659,643
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,291x = 435,128,887,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,128,887,449/300,291
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449,024.07

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