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Finding the Third Proportional to 641,759 and 986,514

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Solution

The third proportional to 641,759 and 986,514 is: 1,516,472.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641,759 : 986,514 = 986,514 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641,759/986,514 = 986,514/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641,759x = 986,514 × 986,514
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641,759x = 973,209,872,196
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,209,872,196/641,759
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516,472.50

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