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Finding the Third Proportional to 651,980 and 997,342

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Solution

The third proportional to 651,980 and 997,342 is: 1,525,646.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,980 : 997,342 = 997,342 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,980/997,342 = 997,342/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,980x = 997,342 × 997,342
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,980x = 994,691,064,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,691,064,964/651,980
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,525,646.59

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