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Finding the Third Proportional to 647,546 and 980,351

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Solution

The third proportional to 647,546 and 980,351 is: 1,484,200.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,546 : 980,351 = 980,351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,546/980,351 = 980,351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,546x = 980,351 × 980,351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,546x = 961,088,083,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,088,083,201/647,546
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,484,200.48

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