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Finding the Third Proportional to 488,103 and 999,987

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Solution

The third proportional to 488,103 and 999,987 is: 2,048,694.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,103 : 999,987 = 999,987 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,103/999,987 = 999,987/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,103x = 999,987 × 999,987
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,103x = 999,974,000,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,974,000,169/488,103
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,048,694.64

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