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Finding the Third Proportional to 618,750 and 984,563

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Solution

The third proportional to 618,750 and 984,563 is: 1,566,649.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,750 : 984,563 = 984,563 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,750/984,563 = 984,563/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,750x = 984,563 × 984,563
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,750x = 969,364,300,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,364,300,969/618,750
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566,649.38

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