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Finding the Third Proportional to 654,378 and 981,567

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Solution

The third proportional to 654,378 and 981,567 is: 1,472,350.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654,378 : 981,567 = 981,567 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654,378/981,567 = 981,567/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654,378x = 981,567 × 981,567
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654,378x = 963,473,775,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,473,775,489/654,378
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472,350.50

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