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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,236 and 649,128

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,236 and 649,128 is: 1,398,794.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,236 : 649,128 = 649,128 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,236/649,128 = 649,128/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,236x = 649,128 × 649,128
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,236x = 421,367,160,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,367,160,384/301,236
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398,794.17

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