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Finding the Third Proportional to 651,487 and 996,605

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Solution

The third proportional to 651,487 and 996,605 is: 1,524,545.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,487 : 996,605 = 996,605 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,487/996,605 = 996,605/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,487x = 996,605 × 996,605
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,487x = 993,221,526,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,221,526,025/651,487
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524,545.43

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