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Finding the Third Proportional to 651,992.63 and 997,363.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 651,992.63 and 997,363.13 is: 1,525,681.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,992.63 : 997,363.13 = 997,363.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,992.63/997,363.13 = 997,363.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,992.63x = 997,363.13 × 997,363.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,992.63x = 994,733,203,109.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,733,203,109.77/651,992.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,525,681.68

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