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Finding the Third Proportional to 653,367 and 980,049

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Solution

The third proportional to 653,367 and 980,049 is: 1,470,071.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653,367 : 980,049 = 980,049 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653,367/980,049 = 980,049/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653,367x = 980,049 × 980,049
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653,367x = 960,496,042,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,496,042,401/653,367
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470,071.25

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