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Finding the Third Proportional to 647,352 and 990,735.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 647,352 and 990,735.75 is: 1,516,265.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,352 : 990,735.75 = 990,735.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,352/990,735.75 = 990,735.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,352x = 990,735.75 × 990,735.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,352x = 981,557,326,328.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,557,326,328.06/647,352
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516,265.23

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