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Finding the Third Proportional to 634,221 and 982,224

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Solution

The third proportional to 634,221 and 982,224 is: 1,521,179.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634,221 : 982,224 = 982,224 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634,221/982,224 = 982,224/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634,221x = 982,224 × 982,224
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634,221x = 964,763,986,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,763,986,176/634,221
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,521,179.50

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