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Finding the Third Proportional to 651,996 and 997,366.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 651,996 and 997,366.50 is: 1,525,684.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,996 : 997,366.50 = 997,366.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,996/997,366.50 = 997,366.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,996x = 997,366.50 × 997,366.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,996x = 994,739,935,322.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,739,935,322.25/651,996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,525,684.11

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