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Finding the Third Proportional to 649,750 and 999,998

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Solution

The third proportional to 649,750 and 999,998 is: 1,539,047.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649,750 : 999,998 = 999,998 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649,750/999,998 = 999,998/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649,750x = 999,998 × 999,998
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649,750x = 999,996,000,004
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,996,000,004/649,750
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,539,047.33

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