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Finding the Third Proportional to 650,964 and 985,626

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Solution

The third proportional to 650,964 and 985,626 is: 1,492,338.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,964 : 985,626 = 985,626 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,964/985,626 = 985,626/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,964x = 985,626 × 985,626
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,964x = 971,458,611,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,458,611,876/650,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492,338.46

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