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Finding the Third Proportional to 650,158 and 862,689

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Solution

The third proportional to 650,158 and 862,689 is: 1,144,694.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,158 : 862,689 = 862,689 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,158/862,689 = 862,689/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,158x = 862,689 × 862,689
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,158x = 744,232,310,721
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,232,310,721/650,158
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144,694.54

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