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Finding the Third Proportional to 652,312 and 995,340

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Solution

The third proportional to 652,312 and 995,340 is: 1,518,754.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,312 : 995,340 = 995,340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,312/995,340 = 995,340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,312x = 995,340 × 995,340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,312x = 990,701,715,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,701,715,600/652,312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,518,754.39

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