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Finding the Third Proportional to 623,822 and 991,723

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Solution

The third proportional to 623,822 and 991,723 is: 1,576,594.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,822 : 991,723 = 991,723 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,822/991,723 = 991,723/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,822x = 991,723 × 991,723
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,822x = 983,514,508,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,514,508,729/623,822
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,576,594.78

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