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Finding the Third Proportional to 300,868 and 640,374

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Solution

The third proportional to 300,868 and 640,374 is: 1,362,985.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,868 : 640,374 = 640,374 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,868/640,374 = 640,374/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,868x = 640,374 × 640,374
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,868x = 410,078,859,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,078,859,876/300,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362,985.96

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