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Finding the Third Proportional to 653,518 and 999,501

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Solution

The third proportional to 653,518 and 999,501 is: 1,528,653.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653,518 : 999,501 = 999,501 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653,518/999,501 = 999,501/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653,518x = 999,501 × 999,501
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653,518x = 999,002,249,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,002,249,001/653,518
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528,653.00

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