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Finding the Third Proportional to 653,894 and 999,849

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Solution

The third proportional to 653,894 and 999,849 is: 1,528,838.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653,894 : 999,849 = 999,849 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653,894/999,849 = 999,849/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653,894x = 999,849 × 999,849
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653,894x = 999,698,022,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,698,022,801/653,894
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528,838.04

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