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Finding the Third Proportional to 654,266 and 984,675

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Solution

The third proportional to 654,266 and 984,675 is: 1,481,942.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654,266 : 984,675 = 984,675 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654,266/984,675 = 984,675/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654,266x = 984,675 × 984,675
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654,266x = 969,584,855,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,584,855,625/654,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,481,942.90

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