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Finding the Third Proportional to 653,906 and 999,867

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Solution

The third proportional to 653,906 and 999,867 is: 1,528,865.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653,906 : 999,867 = 999,867 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653,906/999,867 = 999,867/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653,906x = 999,867 × 999,867
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653,906x = 999,734,017,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,734,017,689/653,906
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528,865.03

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