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Finding the Third Proportional to 652,012 and 997,398

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Solution

The third proportional to 652,012 and 997,398 is: 1,525,743.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,012 : 997,398 = 997,398 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,012/997,398 = 997,398/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,012x = 997,398 × 997,398
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,012x = 994,802,770,404
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,802,770,404/652,012
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,525,743.04

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