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Finding the Third Proportional to 618,744 and 984,553

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Solution

The third proportional to 618,744 and 984,553 is: 1,566,632.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,744 : 984,553 = 984,553 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,744/984,553 = 984,553/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,744x = 984,553 × 984,553
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,744x = 969,344,609,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,344,609,809/618,744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566,632.74

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