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Finding the Third Proportional to 649,674 and 999,882

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Solution

The third proportional to 649,674 and 999,882 is: 1,538,870.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649,674 : 999,882 = 999,882 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649,674/999,882 = 999,882/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649,674x = 999,882 × 999,882
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649,674x = 999,764,013,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,764,013,924/649,674
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,538,870.29

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