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Finding the Third Proportional to 651,033 and 995,310

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Solution

The third proportional to 651,033 and 995,310 is: 1,521,646.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,033 : 995,310 = 995,310 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,033/995,310 = 995,310/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,033x = 995,310 × 995,310
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,033x = 990,641,996,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,641,996,100/651,033
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,521,646.36

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