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Finding the Third Proportional to 652,714 and 997,832

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Solution

The third proportional to 652,714 and 997,832 is: 1,525,428.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,714 : 997,832 = 997,832 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,714/997,832 = 997,832/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,714x = 997,832 × 997,832
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,714x = 995,668,700,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,668,700,224/652,714
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,525,428.75

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