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Finding the Third Proportional to 654,264 and 984,672

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Solution

The third proportional to 654,264 and 984,672 is: 1,481,938.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654,264 : 984,672 = 984,672 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654,264/984,672 = 984,672/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654,264x = 984,672 × 984,672
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654,264x = 969,578,947,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,578,947,584/654,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,481,938.40

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