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Finding the Third Proportional to 652,008 and 997,386

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Solution

The third proportional to 652,008 and 997,386 is: 1,525,715.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,008 : 997,386 = 997,386 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,008/997,386 = 997,386/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,008x = 997,386 × 997,386
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,008x = 994,778,832,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,778,832,996/652,008
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,525,715.69

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