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Finding the Third Proportional to 641,750 and 986,504

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Solution

The third proportional to 641,750 and 986,504 is: 1,516,463.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641,750 : 986,504 = 986,504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641,750/986,504 = 986,504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641,750x = 986,504 × 986,504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641,750x = 973,190,142,016
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,190,142,016/641,750
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516,463.02

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