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Finding the Third Proportional to 632,512 and 985,056

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Solution

The third proportional to 632,512 and 985,056 is: 1,534,097.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632,512 : 985,056 = 985,056 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632,512/985,056 = 985,056/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632,512x = 985,056 × 985,056
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632,512x = 970,335,323,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,335,323,136/632,512
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,534,097.89

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