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Finding the Third Proportional to 651,481 and 996,593

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Solution

The third proportional to 651,481 and 996,593 is: 1,524,522.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,481 : 996,593 = 996,593 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,481/996,593 = 996,593/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,481x = 996,593 × 996,593
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,481x = 993,197,607,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,197,607,649/651,481
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524,522.75

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