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Finding the Third Proportional to 647,690 and 980,571

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Solution

The third proportional to 647,690 and 980,571 is: 1,484,536.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,690 : 980,571 = 980,571 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,690/980,571 = 980,571/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,690x = 980,571 × 980,571
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,690x = 961,519,486,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,519,486,041/647,690
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,484,536.56

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