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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,253 and 649,198

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,253 and 649,198 is: 1,399,016.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,253 : 649,198 = 649,198 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,253/649,198 = 649,198/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,253x = 649,198 × 649,198
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,253x = 421,458,043,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,458,043,204/301,253
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399,016.92

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