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Finding the Third Proportional to 651,991 and 997,353

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Solution

The third proportional to 651,991 and 997,353 is: 1,525,654.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,991 : 997,353 = 997,353 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,991/997,353 = 997,353/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,991x = 997,353 × 997,353
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,991x = 994,713,006,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,713,006,609/651,991
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,525,654.51

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