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Finding the Third Proportional to 650,898 and 978,230

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Solution

The third proportional to 650,898 and 978,230 is: 1,470,174.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,898 : 978,230 = 978,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,898/978,230 = 978,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,898x = 978,230 × 978,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,898x = 956,933,932,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,933,932,900/650,898
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470,174.95

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