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Finding the Third Proportional to 653,796 and 999,720

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Solution

The third proportional to 653,796 and 999,720 is: 1,528,672.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653,796 : 999,720 = 999,720 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653,796/999,720 = 999,720/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653,796x = 999,720 × 999,720
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653,796x = 999,440,078,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,440,078,400/653,796
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528,672.67

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