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Finding the Third Proportional to 653,862 and 999,801

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Solution

The third proportional to 653,862 and 999,801 is: 1,528,766.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653,862 : 999,801 = 999,801 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653,862/999,801 = 999,801/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653,862x = 999,801 × 999,801
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653,862x = 999,602,039,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,602,039,601/653,862
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528,766.07

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