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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,248 and 649,176

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,248 and 649,176 is: 1,398,945.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,248 : 649,176 = 649,176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,248/649,176 = 649,176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,248x = 649,176 × 649,176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,248x = 421,429,478,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,429,478,976/301,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398,945.32

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