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Finding the Third Proportional to 635,128 and 982,996

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Solution

The third proportional to 635,128 and 982,996 is: 1,521,395.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,128 : 982,996 = 982,996 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,128/982,996 = 982,996/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,128x = 982,996 × 982,996
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,128x = 966,281,136,016
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,281,136,016/635,128
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,521,395.90

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