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Finding the Third Proportional to 655,194 and 987,408

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Solution

The third proportional to 655,194 and 987,408 is: 1,488,070.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655,194 : 987,408 = 987,408 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655,194/987,408 = 987,408/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655,194x = 987,408 × 987,408
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655,194x = 974,974,558,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,974,558,464/655,194
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488,070.03

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