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Finding the Third Proportional to 653,230 and 999,285

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Solution

The third proportional to 653,230 and 999,285 is: 1,528,666.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653,230 : 999,285 = 999,285 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653,230/999,285 = 999,285/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653,230x = 999,285 × 999,285
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653,230x = 998,570,511,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,570,511,225/653,230
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528,666.03

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