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Finding the Third Proportional to 632,514 and 985,059

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Solution

The third proportional to 632,514 and 985,059 is: 1,534,102.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632,514 : 985,059 = 985,059 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632,514/985,059 = 985,059/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632,514x = 985,059 × 985,059
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632,514x = 970,341,233,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,341,233,481/632,514
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,534,102.38

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