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Finding the Third Proportional to 650,596 and 984,966

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Solution

The third proportional to 650,596 and 984,966 is: 1,491,183.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,596 : 984,966 = 984,966 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,596/984,966 = 984,966/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,596x = 984,966 × 984,966
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,596x = 970,158,021,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,158,021,156/650,596
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491,183.50

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