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Finding the Third Proportional to 623,814 and 991,711

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Solution

The third proportional to 623,814 and 991,711 is: 1,576,576.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,814 : 991,711 = 991,711 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,814/991,711 = 991,711/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,814x = 991,711 × 991,711
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,814x = 983,490,707,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,490,707,521/623,814
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,576,576.84

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